Heart Failure Director, RN | Relocation Offered (Leadership)

LeadingAge Virginia; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Employer Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness facilities

Continued education

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a Heart Failure Director, RN to lead the Advanced Heart Failure program and related initiatives. This full‑time role focuses on clinical leadership, program development, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to advance patient care for heart failure patients.

The role requires RN licensure in Virginia, BSN, and CHFN within one year, with MSN preferred. Relocation assistance is available and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with BSN; MSN preferred.
• Minimum management experience preferred.
• Must hold VA RN license; CHFN certification within 1 year.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills; orientation completed.

Responsibilities

• Directs the Advanced Heart Failure program and oversees the VAD program and accreditation.
• Supervises Heart Failure Clinic staff, including hiring, training, scheduling and evaluations.
• Partners with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery and medicine to advance heart failure initiatives.
• Develops and operates the Heart Failure program across the care continuum to improve patient outcomes.
• Establishes standardized cross‑department care protocols to reduce variation in care.
• Meets with system leaders to revise processes and improve workflows for patients.
• Manages patient transitions from hospital to home health and oversees care pathways.
• Collaborates to ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance and safety.
• Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, wait times, and resource use; supports quality improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Healthcare management

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Team supervision

Interdisciplinary care

Budget management

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a Heart Failure Director, RN to lead the Advanced Heart Failure program and related initiatives. This full‑time role focuses on clinical leadership, program development, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to advance patient care for heart failure patients.

The role requires RN licensure in Virginia, BSN, and CHFN within one year, with MSN preferred. Relocation assistance is available and a comprehensive benefits package accompanies a competitive salary.