The CVOR is located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus within the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) for adult cardiac surgery and Inova Women’s and Children’s Hospital for pediatric/congenital cardiac surgery. The CVORs are state of the art with Stryker integrated video and a Philips (Single Plane) Hybrid OR with a total of 7 operating rooms serving all cardiac surgery needs including thoracic organ transplant (heart and lung), mechanical circulatory support, structural heart, congenital, and advanced aortic surgery. We were named the 9th busiest Transplant Program in the nation in January 2023 and are on pace to exceed our numbers this year.

Job Summary- The Director Clinical Specialty oversees assigned department or functional area to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, preparing and implementing business strategy to achieve the organization’s goals, ensuring legal compliance, communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, managing employment decisions and contributions of supporting team members, and managing departmental budget and fiscal success. Serves as a primary liaison and information resource for the unit. Oversees the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic and evidence-based environment, which produces excellent patient care with optimal patient outcomes.

Job Responsibilities
 

Oversees assigned department or functional area to ensure it is performing effectively, which may include but not limited to, preparing and implementing business strategy to achieve the organization’s goals, ensuring legal compliance, communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, managing employment decisions and contributions of supporting team members, and managing departmental budget and fiscal success. Oversees the provision of therapeutic care in a holistic and evidence-based environment which produces excellent patient care with optimal patient outcomes. Supports and assists appropriately in Inova Health System's strategic initiatives. Identifies opportunities for growth and provides input to the design and implementation of growth initiatives at the unit level. Facilitates the development and revision of standards for patient populations by incorporating an interdisciplinary approach and utilizing best practices and research findings. Assists in the development and monitoring of metrics related to process improvement at the unit level by using national and organizational benchmarks that target evidence-based outcomes. Ensures that benchmark targets and research findings are disseminated to staff. Analyzes practices that contribute to variances, draws conclusions from aggregate data, identifies resources to assist in variance analysis and assists with drawing conclusions from aggregate data. Participates in risk and liability assessments. Develops and implements corrective action plans. Facilitates the implementation of a non-punitive error reporting system to encourage mitigation of unsafe practice. Participates in the analysis of root cause and variation from quality standards. Develops and implements unit-based plans related to patient and physician satisfaction on a quarterly basis. Assists with IRCA completion and implementation of corrective action plans at the unit level. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements: 

Requires a minimum of one year of Registered Nurse leadership experience. Requires a minimum of two years of OR nursing experience. Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. BLS from AHA for Healthcare Provider certification required  Strong verbal and written communication skills.  Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others. Proficient computer skills required Licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN.