RN

Next Move Healthcare•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced RN - Cath Lab Manager to lead a fast-paced and growing procedural services department in Rockford, Illinois. This leadership role oversees Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, Neuro Interventional Radiology, Interventional Radiology, and related pre- and post-procedure services. The Manager will work closely with physicians and clinical leadership to strengthen operations, develop staff, improve workflows, and support continued service-line growth. The ideal candidate is a highly visible and adaptable nursing leader with previous Cath Lab, Neuro IR, or Interventional Radiology experience and at least two years of supervisory or management experience.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Current Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain Illinois RN licensure
Minimum of two years of supervisory, manager, or higher-level nursing leadership experience
Previous clinical or leadership experience in: Cardiac Cath Lab, Neuro Interventional Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Closely related procedural services
Current Basic Life Support certification
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
Strong knowledge of cardiovascular and procedural patient care
Experience managing clinical staff and complex staffing needs
Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to make difficult operational and personnel decisions while maintaining professionalism and accountability
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing, high-volume procedural environment
Willingness to provide leadership availability outside normal business hours when department needs require it

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
Previous Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology management experience
Neuro IR leadership experience
Experience leading large procedural-services teams
Demonstrated success improving departmental culture and staff engagement
Experience with service-line growth and procedural-volume expansion
Experience managing department budgets, staffing productivity, and financial performance
Experience implementing quality and process-improvement initiatives
Knowledge of cardiovascular and interventional accreditation and regulatory requirements
Experience introducing new procedures, technologies, or clinical programs

Responsibilities

Oversee daily clinical and operational activities across Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology services
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop nursing and procedural staff
Partner with physicians and department leadership to expand cardiovascular and interventional services
Build an accountable, collaborative, and patient-focused department culture
Manage staffing and scheduling to support around-the-clock procedural and emergency coverage
Ensure appropriate staffing levels based on patient volume, acuity, and procedural demand
Monitor department productivity, quality, financial performance, and operational metrics
Identify workflow challenges and implement process improvements
Support safe, efficient patient flow through pre-procedure, procedural, and recovery areas
Promote patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical excellence
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, interventional radiologists, neuro-interventional physicians, and other clinical leaders
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, retention, competency development, and employee performance management
Promote staff engagement and professional growth through coaching and mentorship
Support quality-improvement and patient-outcome initiatives
Manage departmental budgets, resources, equipment, and staffing productivity
Review current processes and challenge inefficient or outdated workflows
Support implementation of new technologies, procedures, and clinical best practices
Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory reviews
Respond to significant staffing, operational, or clinical concerns outside regular business hours when leadership support is required
Collaborate with executive and service-line leadership on strategic departmental goals
Perform other leadership responsibilities as assigned