Children’s National Medical Center Hiring for Dir Cardiology Services at Washington, DC  Full Time

The Director of Cardiology Services participates in business development activities. Responsible for overseeing ambulatory and non-invasive cardiology operations for all ambulatory cardiology practices, including Outpatient Cardiology, Cath & EP Lab, Cardiac MRI, Cardiac Exercise/Stress/Holter Lab, Cardiac Recovery Unit, Echocardiography Lab and the Heart Institute Nurse Navigator program; as well as oversight of quality assurance and process improvement, and skills development in clinical and technical staff.

The Director of Cardiology Services identifies, plans, organizes, communicates, implements and measures activities and strategies that promote growth, clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, fiscal prudence, enhanced communication, optimal clinical productivity and system success. If applicable the director will oversees clinical and nursing practice for the Division of Cardiology in accordance with CN policies and national standards. If applicable must maintain a valid license in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia in related discipline.

Minimum Work Experience
10 years of related experience with 7 years of progressive supervisory/management experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise in department budget and interpersonal communication.

Functional Accountabilities
Program/Service Administration and Human Resources Management

• Implement strategic plan through management of day-to-day operations of the department.

• Ensure compliance with organizational and departmental policies and procedures, and regulatory standards.

• Track, monitor, and evaluate budget for all line items for assigned areas.

• Ensure that performance evaluations, medical requirements and all other organizational circuit breakers for all staff are complete and on time.

• Establish, build and sustain professional contacts for the purpose of building networks of people with similar goals that support similar interests.

• Lead, coach, and mentor frontline managers and supervisors.

• Monitor staffing plans/schedules to optimize productivity and ensure quality services.

• Facilitate professional development activities to enhance leadership knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Assess and advocate for resources to promote and strengthen professional development.

• Partner with the organization and stakeholders to identify and plan for the needs in the community.

Exemplary Professional Practice

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the professional practice model of care and care delivery models in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Accountable for efficient and effective implementation of strategies to achieve organizational financial goals.

• Ensure the collection and dissemination of quality data to direct care staff and monitors trends to assist in decision making.

• Provide a structure that will support a culture of patient and employee safety.

• Monitor and evaluate assessment and care processes that are sensitive to the unique and diverse needs of the population.

Budget and Financial Management

• Participate in financial planning and budget preparation for assigned areas.

• Manage department budget to ensure financial stability of the department for assigned areas.

• Track, monitor, and evaluate budget for all line items for assigned areas.

• Develop recommendations to meet budget requirements for assigned areas.

• Ensure billing accuracy and compliance for both technical (facility) and professional (faculty) billing systems for assigned areas.

Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the strategic plan for department services, including short-term and long-term objectives.

• Collect and analyze customer feedback and evaluates department effectiveness.

• Incorporate findings into plans to modify program and service delivery.

• Plan, implement, direct and evaluate assigned department on a strategic and operational level to ensure the organization’s move to Top Tier and Employer of Choice.

• Monitor department processes and seeks opportunities to improve operations.

Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety