Heart Failure Program Manager
Company: University Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 16, 2026
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The Manager, Heart Failure and
LVAD Program is responsible for the coordination, management, and
ongoing development of the Heart Failure and Left Ventricular
Assist Device (LVAD) program across the continuum of care,
including ambulatory, inpatient, procedural, and transitional
services as applicable. This leadership role ensures delivery of
high-quality, evidence-based care; maintains compliance with
applicable regulatory, accreditation, and program requirements; and
promotes multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient
outcomes, safety, and patient experience. The Manager partners
closely with the physician and APP leaders, nursing leadership,
LVAD coordinators, ICU, rehabilitation, case management, social
work, Quality, and other multidisciplinary stakeholders to
coordinate, monitor, promote, and evaluate all program components.
The Manager provides operational oversight, leads quality and
performance improvement initiatives, supports strategic growth and
outreach efforts, ensures accurate and timely reporting to internal
and external registries/databases, and coordinates education for
staff, patients, families, and the community. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; Master’s degree in
Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field is preferred.
Minimum 3 years of healthcare leadership experience, in ambulatory,
cardiovascular, or complex chronic disease care settings. Minimum 3
years of experience in heart failure, LVAD, cardiac surgery, or
related cardiovascular specialty area is preferred. Demonstrated
experience with program standards, policy development,
accreditation readiness, and interdisciplinary operations. Strong
leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to
manage multidisciplinary teams, foster collaborative environments,
and lead projects and change initiatives. Experience with quality
improvement methodologies and data analysis. LICENSURE State of
Texas Licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Current BLS
required. National specialty certification, cardiovascular nursing,
ambulatory care, or quality preferred.
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