Nurse Manager - Cardiac Catheterization LabLocation: Secaucus University Hospital (Hudson Health System)
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer
Annual Salary:$120,000 - $135,000 (Full-Time, Exempt)
Job SummaryThe 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.
Key Responsibilities1. Clinical & Operational Oversight- 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.
2. Human Resources & Leadership- 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.
3. Financial & Resource Management- 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.
4. Quality & Regulatory Compliance- 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).
Qualifications & Requirements- 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.
