Nurse Manager -Cardiac Cathertization

Nurse Manager – Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Location: Secaucus University Hospital (Hudson Health System)

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer

Annual Salary: $120,000 – $135,000 (Full-Time, Exempt)

The Cath Lab Nurse Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Invasive Cardiovascular Department. You will oversee the daily activities of the Cath Lab, ensuring high-quality patient care during diagnostic and interventional procedures. This role is a "working manager" position, requiring a blend of clinical mastery, financial oversight, and human resources expertise.

• Daily Workflow:
  Coordinate the daily procedural schedule to maximize lab utilization and ensure timely "door-to-balloon" results for emergency STEMI cases.
• Patient Safety:
  Direct the nursing and technical staff in the delivery of care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker insertion, and EP studies.
• Emergency Readiness:
  Maintain 24/7 staffing readiness for cardiac emergencies and manage the departmental on-call rotation.

• Staffing & Recruitment:
  Lead the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process for RNs and Cardiovascular Technicians.
• Performance Management:
  Conduct annual performance evaluations, manage labor relations, and facilitate conflict resolution within the team.
• Professional Development:
  Oversee the clinical competency and continuing education of staff, ensuring all certifications (ACLS, IABP, etc.) are current.

• Budgeting:
  Manage the department's annual operating budget, focusing on cost-containment and resource allocation.
• Inventory Control:
  Partner with vendors to manage high-cost specialty supplies, including stents, catheters, and implantable devices.
• Strategic Planning:
  Collaborate with the Chief of Cardiology to evaluate and implement new technologies and clinical protocols.

• Compliance:
  Ensure the department remains in "survey-ready" status for the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) and The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Data Metrics:
  Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as patient satisfaction scores and clinical outcome data for the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR).

• Licensure:
  Current, valid New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Education:
  
  BSN required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). An MSN or Master’s in Healthcare Administration is a plus.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical experience in a Cath Lab, ICU, or high-acuity Critical Care setting.
  • At least 2 years of leadership experience (e.g., Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Managerial role).
• Certifications:
  • Required:
    
    BLS and ACLS.
  • Preferred: CCRN (Critical Care)
• Skills:
  
  Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), strong financial literacy, and advanced interpersonal communication.