Vice President- Cardiovascular Services

Mercy; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership for the cardiovascular service line, including Echo, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Stress Testing, Cardiac Rehab, and the Cardiology Clinic.

The role leads clinical operations, financial performance, business planning, and capital and supply budgeting, while hiring and overseeing managers across all service areas and serving as a primary liaison to physicians and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• RN licensure in the applicable state.
• Five (5) years of healthcare leadership experience; in lieu of degree, 10 years leadership experience.
• Operational leadership experience in a healthcare environment.
• Clinical background in procedural cardiovascular services preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for cardiovascular services.
• Oversee clinical operations, staffing, budgeting, and capital planning.
• Hire and supervise managers across Echo, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and Cardiology Clinic.
• Serve as liaison to physicians, clinical teams, and support departments.
• Drive growth, patient experience, quality, and operational excellence.

Skills

Operational leadership

Strategic planning

Healthcare management

Education

HS diploma

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the cardiovascular service line, overseeing Echo, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Stress Testing, Cardiac Rehab, and the Cardiology Clinic. This role leads clinical operations, financial performance, business planning, and capital and supply budgeting. The leader will hire and oversee managers across all service areas and serve as a primary liaison to physicians, clinical teams, and support departments. This position is key in advancing cardiovascular growth, quality, patient experience, and operational excellence across the organization.

Position Details:

Education: HS diploma and Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree, as outlined below.
Licensure: Licensed as RN by the State Board of Nursing in the applicable state of practice.
Experience: Five (5) years of healthcare leadership experience for those meeting degree requirements. In lieu of degree, 10 years of leadership experience in an applicable healthcare setting.

Must have operational leadership experience within a healthcare environment, with responsibility for overseeing clinical workflows, staffing, operational performance, and resource management.

Clinical Background: ideally includes experience in procedural areas, such as Cath Lab, EP Lab, Interventional procedures, or other procedural cardiovascular services.
Other: Knowledge of computer systems required. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Manages others in a kind, courteous and professional manner. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate and compile financial reports to support business decisions, expenditures and cost-benefit analysis.
Preferred Education: Master's degree preferred.
Preferred Experience: Leadership experience preferred.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.