Director Cardiovascular Perioperative Services

Dignity Health; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 145,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Hospital, part of Dignity Health Nevada, seeks a Director of Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services in Henderson, NV. This role leads strategic initiatives, oversees operations, and partners with physicians to drive quality, safety, and financial performance across cardiovascular and perioperative services.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, NV RN license with BLS/ACLS, and brings extensive leadership experience in surgical/cardiovascular settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) and Nevada RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• At least 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• At least 5 years directing patient care services in surgical/cardiovascular environments.
• Experience directing other clinical areas and collaborating with physicians.
• Active RN license in Nevada (RN:NV).

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Provides strategic and operational leadership for Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services within the assigned facility.
• Strategic Collaboration & Service Line Growth: Partners with senior leaders and physicians to develop and execute initiatives.
• Quality & Compliance Oversight: Ensures regulatory compliance and clinical quality.
• Fiscal Management & Revenue Enhancement: Develops and manages annual operating and capital budgets.
• Standardization & Innovation: Leads standardized clinical practices and workflows.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Physician alignment

Operational leadership

Financial management

Education

BSN

MSN/MD/DO (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Director of Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services, Siena Hospital, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to drive excellence across both high-impact service lines. You will serve as a key administrative partner to the Market Vice President, accountable for the financial performance, clinical quality, and strategic growth of these departments. By fostering a culture of innovation and high-quality, patient-centered care, you will align multidisciplinary teams and physician partners to execute service line initiatives that strengthen our market position and ensure operational readiness within our facility.

Every day you will oversee the daily administrative, operational, and clinical functions of cardiovascular and perioperative services, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Your routine will involve monitoring quality metrics, optimizing staffing and resource utilization through effective budget management, and implementing evidence-based clinical practices. You will collaborate closely with market operational leaders and sister facilities to share best practices, streamline workflows, and ensure the successful delivery of safe, consistent, and efficient care across the organization.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN), a current Nevada RN license, and valid BLS/ACLS certifications. You must possess at least 10 years of progressive healthcare leadership experience, including a minimum of 5 years managing patient care services within a complex surgical and cardiovascular environment. We are looking for a strategic thinker with a proven track record of physician alignment, operational excellence, and the ability to drive business development while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership: Provides strategic and operational leadership for Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services within the assigned facility.
• Strategic Collaboration & Service Line Growth: Partners closely with the Market Vice President of Strategy, Growth & Operations, Strategy & Business Development, Sales, physicians, and market operational leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives that strengthen Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services.
• Quality & Compliance Oversight: Ensures departmental competency and compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and hospital standards governing Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services.
• Fiscal Management & Revenue Enhancement: Develops, manages, and justifies annual operating and capital budgets for Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services.
• Standardization & Innovation: Leads initiatives that promote standardized clinical practices, operational workflows, and evidence-based care throughout Cardiovascular and Perioperative Services.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN), and
• Minimum of ten (10) years of successful and progressive experience in a healthcare system or hospital, providing or directing patient care activities within surgical and/or cardiovascular services, or
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience managing a variety of patient care services in a complex surgical/cardiovascular/healthcare environment, or
• Experience in directing other clinical areas, working closely with physicians, developing clinical strategies, implementing operational efforts, and measuring outcomes, and
• Registered Nurse: NV (RN:NV), and
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR), and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred

• Masters of Nursing (MSN). For candidates with exceptional experience: Master's s degree in nursing or related healthcare discipline combined with additional job-related experience in lieu of degree, or
• Medical Degree holders: M.D. or D.O with board certification in surgery or anesthesiology
• Doctor of Medicine: NV (MD:NV), or
• Doctor Osteopathic Medicine: NV (DO:NV)

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Pay Range

$69.57 - $103.49 /hour