Executive Director, Heart & Vascular Service Line

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 195,748 - 269,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plan options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

MemorialCare is looking for an Executive Director for the Heart & Vascular Service Line in Long Beach, CA. This role is focused on directing the service line in collaboration with cardiology and surgical partners, developing strategic and long-term plans, and overseeing operational management.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in managing clinical services, demonstrated leadership abilities, and a valid RN license in California. The position includes a competitive salary range of $195,748 - $269,162 annually and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant progressive management experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in developing successful working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Directs Adult Heart & Vascular Service Line.
• Develops business strategies and operational plans.
• Partners with nursing units to implement care pathways.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational management

Data analytics

Clinical excellence

Education

Master's degree

Current RN license in California

Job description

Title: Executive Director Heart & Vascular Service Line

Location: Long Beach, CA.

Department: Heart Institute

Status: Fulltime

Shift: Day

Pay Range*: $195,748 - $269,162 Annually

Position Summary

Directs and has accountability for the Adult Heart & Vascular Service Line in collaboration with physician dyad partners across the care continuum including cardiology, non‑invasive cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery. Develops long and short‑term business strategies, operational plans and oversees implementation. Manages the design, structure, development, and planning issues within scope of direction. Oversees programmatic staff. Responsible for quality, service, and regulatory compliance for areas of responsibility. Partners with pediatric cardiac service line leadership at MCWH to ensure any cross coverage of services or transitions of care are seamless.

Has 24‑hour responsibility for oversight of the coordination of care for patients and families within the identified departments, and partners with nursing units to implement care pathways.

Responsible for providing business integration, operational leadership and for planning, developing, and directing patient care programs and related budgets / capital projects for assigned area. Oversees data collection and analytics to help drive patient quality/safety and business decisions. Executes on performance metrics (including but not limited to: US News and World Report, CMS Star Ratings, Leapfrog, etc) and addresses identified gaps. Ensures adherence to accreditation / certification standards and clinical regulations, uses data analysis and performance metrics to guide quality improvement efforts.

Responsible for physician alignment including physician alignment models and adoption as applicable to MHVI and academic affiliation(s). Also responsible for special projects as assigned.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Provides leadership in collaboration with Executive leadership and physician dyad partner to plan, develop, implement and evaluate patient care programs, services and practice models including identification of business objectives, capital and other resource needs, expected operating revenues and expenses, allocation of space and organization of program personnel and other operation components.

Provides leadership in collaboration with physician dyad partner for strategy, business, and program development initiatives. Assists in the development of plans, and responsible for implementation. Creates and monitors infrastructure, systems, processes, and standards to achieve desired outcomes in collaboration with medical directors, leadership, department chairs and medical staff. Ownership of policies & procedures as it relates to care pathways and ancillary areas under scope.

Provides fiscal and business planning that promotes revenue enhancements and cost efficiency. Develops, implements and monitors proforma models, operating and capital budgets, and service line profitability.

Develops strategic and long‑range plans, within the context and framework of the overarching MHS / LBMC / MCWH strategic plan, for the effective implementation and operation of specific patient care programs and associated activities in collaboration with nursing unit leadership, other departments, and pediatric partners.

Oversees and manages programmatic staff, ensuring proper recruitment, training, and evaluation of personnel. In collaboration with staff supervisors, ensure all MHVI programmatic services are appropriately staffed and aligned with hospital goals.

Provides leadership in collaboration with physician dyad partner to support continuous improvement efforts that promote clinical excellence, revenue enhancement and cost efficiency. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships.

Partners with other team members to plan, develop, implement and evaluate new patient care programs and practice models including identification of clinical objectives, capital and other resource requirements, expected operating revenues and expenses, allocation of space and organization of program personnel and other operation components.

In alignment with established strategic initiatives, creates effective outreach programs to meet the needs of patients in secondary and tertiary market areas and partners with business development to implement plans. Oversees data collection and analytics of all patients within MHVI umbrella to ensure quality, patient throughput, productivity, and regulatory measures are tracked. Recommends and leads performance improvement initiatives to address any gaps. Partners with quality department to manage any accreditations related to cardiac or vascular service offerings.

Participates in any organization or system-wide committees / meetings to ensure proper MHVI alignment to organization or system goals.

Responsible for special projects as assigned, and performs other duties as assigned.

Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more... We also offer a comprehensive benefits and rewards package.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications / Work Experience

Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience preferred.

Minimum 5 years’ relevant progressive management experience required.

Demonstrated experience in developing successful working relationships at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in an acute care setting with a focus on cardiology and vascular programs.

Experience as a service line leader with demonstrated outcomes in program development.

Education / Licensure / Certification

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in the state of California required.

Master’s degree required or a combination of education and professional experience that provides the incumbent with the requisite knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the job.