Cardiac Nurse Director

Community hospital part of a system looking to bring on Cardiac Nurse Director! Bonus Incentive Program and Relocation!

• Hospital has 55 beds total, CVICU accounts for 16 beds.
• When fully staffed, approximately 50–60 employees, all RNs; no techs on unit.
• 4 full-time charge nurses, working 3×12s across different shifts.
• They handle initial scheduling balance, staff assignments, and many managerial tasks.
• Charge nurses are typically not in staffing because of high acuity.

Requirements:

• Must be proficient in CVICU nursing.
• Must be able to work at the bedside when needed (staffing coverage).
• Required clinical skills include: ECMO, LVAD, Open Heart, Impella, Balloon Pumps.
• Candidates must have extensive cardiac background.
• Cannot come from a purely medical ICU without cardiac exposure.
• If strong in CVICU but lacking LVAD experience, this may be workable.

Qualifications:

• BSN required
• MSN preferred
• 3–5 years clinical nursing experience
• 2+ years of management required (e.g., charge nurse, nurse manager, supervisor)