Nurse Manager -Cardiac Cathertization

Hudson Regional Hospital•Secaucus, NJ

32d•$120,000 - $135,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Current, valid New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
BSN required (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
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).
Required: BLS and ACLS.
Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR), strong financial literacy, and advanced interpersonal communication.

Nice To Haves

MSN or Master’s in Healthcare Administration is a plus.
Preferred: CCRN (Critical Care)

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily procedural schedule to maximize lab utilization and ensure timely "door-to-balloon" results for emergency STEMI cases.
Direct the nursing and technical staff in the delivery of care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker insertion, and EP studies.
Maintain 24/7 staffing readiness for cardiac emergencies and manage the departmental on-call rotation.
Lead the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process for RNs and Cardiovascular Technicians.
Conduct annual performance evaluations, manage labor relations, and facilitate conflict resolution within the team.
Oversee the clinical competency and continuing education of staff, ensuring all certifications (ACLS, IABP, etc.) are current.
Manage the department's annual operating budget, focusing on cost-containment and resource allocation.
Partner with vendors to manage high-cost specialty supplies, including stents, catheters, and implantable devices.
Collaborate with the Chief of Cardiology to evaluate and implement new technologies and clinical protocols.
Ensure the department remains in "survey-ready" status for the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) and The Joint Commission (TJC).
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as patient satisfaction scores and clinical outcome data for the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR).