Nurse Manager - Cardiovascular Services

Job Description

Peace Health Southwest Medical Center | Vancouver, Washington

Full-Time | 1.0 FTE | Days

At Peace Health, nursing leadership is about more than managing operations. It is about creating an environment where caregivers thrive, patients receive exceptional care, and teams come together in service of something bigger than themselves.

Lead with Purpose. Drive Innovation. Shape the Future of Cardiovascular Care. Nurse Manager
- Cardiovascular Services

Peace Health Southwest Medical Center | Vancouver, Washington

Full-Time | 1.0 FTE | Days

At Peace Health, nursing leadership is about more than managing operations. It is about creating an environment where caregivers thrive, patients receive exceptional care, and teams come together in service of something bigger than themselves.

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead a high-performing team in beautiful Vancouver, Washington. Oversight of the Cath Lab, Cardiac Prep & Recovery, Cardiac Surgery, and Echo departments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a nurse leader who is passionate about cardiovascular services, procedural excellence, patient safety, and developing engaged, high-performing teams.

As Nurse Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence clinical excellence, advance quality outcomes, support cutting-edge cardiovascular procedures, and help shape the future of cardiac care across our region.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact while working for a mission-driven healthcare system known for excellence, collaboration, and respect, we'd love to meet you.

Why Peace Health?

For more than 130 years, Peace Health has been guided by a mission of improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve. Our caregivers are united by shared values of compassion, respect, stewardship, collaboration, and social responsibility.

At Peace Health, you'll find:

• A supportive and mission-centered culture
• Strong executive and interdisciplinary partnership
• Opportunities to lead innovation and drive outcomes
• Commitment to inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility
• Professional development and educational support
• A focus on caregiver wellbeing and work-life balance

Why Vancouver, Washington?

Nestled on the north bank of the Columbia River, Vancouver offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and Pacific Northwest adventure.

Enjoy:

• No Washington state income tax
• Easy access to Portland while living in a vibrant community of its own
• Stunning riverfront dining, shopping, and entertainment
• Year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, and camping
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and highly regarded schools
• Proximity to the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountains, and Columbia River Gorge

What You'll Do

As the Nurse Manager
- Cardiovascular Services, you will provide leadership for department operations while fostering an environment focused on quality, safety, service excellence, caregiver engagement, and exceptional cardiovascular outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, quality initiatives, patient outcomes, and regulatory compliance
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing and procedural care teams while promoting a culture of accountability and professional growth
• Support diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular services, ensuring efficient patient flow and operational excellence
• Drive recruitment, retention, engagement, and succession planning efforts
• Monitor operational and financial performance to achieve departmental goals
• Collaborate with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, vascular specialists, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care delivery
• Support strategic growth initiatives within cardiovascular services
• Evaluate caregiver performance, conduct annual reviews, and provide ongoing coaching and development
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, accreditation, and organizational standards
• Promote clinical excellence, patient safety, and exceptional patient experiences across all procedural areas
• Participate in patient care activities and procedural support as needed

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license;
  Washington RN license required by date of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire
• Minimum three years of related nursing experience
• Minimum two years of leadership experience
• Demonstrated…