Heart Failure Director, RN — Lead Care & Programs (Relocation)

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness

Wellness app access

Childcare discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

Carilion Clinic seeks a Heart Failure Director, RN in Roanoke, VA. This full-time leadership role oversees the Advanced Heart Failure program and its VAD components, coordinating care across the continuum and ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires BSN, VA RN licensure, CHFN within 1 year, and prior management experience. Relocation allowance is available; excellent interpersonal and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Management experience preferred.
• RN licensure in the State of Virginia required; CHFN certification within 1 year of hire.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills; team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Directs Advanced Heart Failure program operations and affiliations (VAD, accreditation).
• Supervises Heart Failure Clinic staff, including hiring, training and performance reviews.
• Collaborates with cardiology, surgery, medicine to advance heart failure initiatives.
• Develops and maintains standards of care across the continuum; improve patient outcomes.
• Oversees patient care pathways from hospital to home health and SNF to home.
• Partners to establish standardized interdisciplinary care protocols.
• Leads process improvements to reduce length of stay and resource use.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and quality with CVI Quality.

Skills

RN Leadership

Healthcare management

Quality improvement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN required

MSN preferred

RN licensure (VA)

Job description

Carilion Clinic seeks a Heart Failure Director, RN in Roanoke, VA. This full-time leadership role oversees the Advanced Heart Failure program and its VAD components, coordinating care across the continuum and ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The position requires BSN, VA RN licensure, CHFN within 1 year, and prior management experience. Relocation allowance is available; excellent interpersonal and analytical skills are essential.