Nurse Manager -Cardiac Cathertization

Hudson Regional Hospital; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Secaucus University Hospital (Hudson Health System) seeks a Cath Lab Nurse Manager to provide strategic leadership for the Invasive Cardiovascular Department. This role combines clinical expertise, financial oversight, and HR management in a working leadership capacity.

You will oversee daily cath lab operations, ensure patient safety, and drive staff development while coordinating with the Chief of Cardiology on new technologies and protocols. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer.

Qualifications

• Current, valid New Jersey RN license.
• BSN is required; MSN or Master’s in Healthcare Administration is a plus.
• 3–5 years of clinical Cath Lab, ICU, or high-acuity CC setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily procedural schedule to maximize lab utilization and door-to-balloon times.
• Direct nursing and technical staff in cath lab procedures.
• Maintain 24/7 staffing readiness for cardiac emergencies and on-call rotation.
• Lead RN and Cardiovascular Technician recruitment and onboarding.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and manage labor relations.
• Oversee staff competency and continuing education, ensuring certifications are current.
• Manage department budget and cost containment.
• Partner with vendors on high-cost supplies and implants.
• Collaborate with Chief of Cardiology on new technologies and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with NJ DOH and TJC surveys.
• Monitor KPIs and NCDR data.

Skills

EHR proficiency

Financial literacy

Interpersonal communication

Education

BSN

MSN or Healthcare Admin

Job description

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Director of Cath Lab 10k Sign on Bonus Eligible

Full Time Non Union Management Secaucus, NJ, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $135,000.00 Annually

Location: Secaucus University Hospital (Hudson Health System)

Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer

Job Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

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.

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.