Manager Cardiovascular Services

Job Summary

Manages Cardiovascular Services including program design and implementation, financial, marketing, public relations and strategic planning. Demonstrates responsibility for quality and care management improvement initiatives and implementation and maintenance of standards. Acts as the leader and role model for professional practice conducted in the areas under their supervision and demonstrates responsibility for standards development and staff education.

Essential Functions

• Initiates the planning, development, and implementation of cardiovascular programs.
• Establishes regular and effective communication with the cardiovascular staff, surgeons, physicians, and Director.
• Establishes and maintains communications with local and national organizations, agencies, and professional associations to share information relating to the development and operations of the cardiovascular program and its functions.
• Reviews reimbursement rates, payment trends, and denials related to cardiovascular services.
• Works with clinical and administrative staff to address denial issues, implement corrective actions, and optimize financial workflows while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Develops, implements, and manages continuous quality improvement initiatives for the cardiovascular team.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's of Nursing or a combination of education and/or additional job related experience may be substituted in lieu of the degree.
  • Masters of Nursing preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in related field required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience

Licensure:

• Registered Nurse: AZ
• Basic Life Support- American Heart Association required

Knowledge, Skills and Training:

• Demonstrated ability to understand Cardiac Cath, ECHO, Stress Testing, Cardiac CT and other cardiac related diagnostic testing.

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona,St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies. Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.