**Job Description​** **Job Description** Saint Luke’s Health System is looking for an experienced, proven leader for our Director of Cardiovascular Surgical Services position. The Director of Cardiovascular Surgical Services position is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and managing the administrative and operational activities of the CV Perioperative Services, CV Operating Rooms, CV Anesthesia and Preoperative Clinic. This position is responsible for driving the quality and resource management to ensure the implementation of current standards of practice and care. Position works collaboratively with Physicians and other departments to achieve quality patient outcomes with responsibility for compliance and regulatory standards. Along with Physician, Medical and Surgical Directors, Director of Cardiovascular Surgical Services will lead the development and implementation of strategic and business plans for these services. Opportunity for advancement within the health system is available for those individuals interested in taking their career to the next level. **Qualifications:** Experience at a Director level or higher Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required) MO State Registered Nurse License (required) Basic Life Support Certification (required) **Preferred:** Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field Minimum of 5 years of CVOR management experience Experience working with a busy open-heart program Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is one of the largest faith-based care hospitals in the region—offering many specialized programs and services. Our network of more than 600 physicians represents more than 60 medical specialties. Saint Luke’s Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the elite hospitals in the nation. The hospital is 4 time Magnet designated, Level 1 Trauma Center and is one of only 3 hospitals in the country to receive Comprehensive Cardiac Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center certification by The Joint Commission. In addition, Saint Luke’s Hospital as part of the Saint Luke’s Health System, is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and is a current and past recipient of the “Leader in Healthcare Equality” designation by the Human Rights Commission. Saint Luke’s Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, which includes a physician residency program. **Benefits:** + Health, Vision and Dental + Leave of Absence, PTO, Extended Sick Leave, and various Welfare plans + Flex and Health Savings Accounts + Retirement Options + Tuition and Continuing Education Assistance + Various other Voluntary Benefits Available **Job Requirements** Applicable Experience: 6-9 years Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS) Bachelor's Degree - Nursing **Job Details** Full Time Day (United States of America) **_The best place to get care. The best place to give care_** **. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.** **Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.**