We are currently seeking a Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. This leadership role involves supervising, coordinating, and actively participating in a range of diagnostic, invasive, and angiographic procedures performed on both inpatient and outpatient populations within the Invasive Cardiovascular Lab.

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the cardiac catheterization lab, ensuring optimal workflow and patient throughput. 
• Ensure and maintains full compliance with federal, state, and institutional healthcare regulations and safety standards. 
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management of Cath Lab personnel. 
• Collaborate with Cardiovascular service line leadership, contributing to strategic planning, operational goals, and service line growth. 
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other departments to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care. 
• Assist with billing and coding processes 
• Assist with supply management, including inventory monitoring, ordering, and cost-efficient utilization of materials. 
• Assist the Business Manager with operating and capital budgets, identifying opportunities for cost savings and resource optimization. 
• Implement and monitor quality assurance initiatives, including clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and staff engagement. 
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, benchmarking, and adoption of best practices in cardiovascular care. 
• Serve as a key liaison with hospital leadership, contributing to strategic planning and service line growth. 
• Champion innovation in cardiovascular care, supporting the development and execution of advanced procedures and technologies. 
• Support and expand the regional cardiogenic shock and structural heart programs through clinical leadership and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Clinical & Technical Oversight: 

• Manage operation, maintenance, and repair of catheterization equipment and maintain protocol records. 
• Supervise and provide assistance in emergency patient care. 
• Coordinate evaluation and care of patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure, including supervision of education and observation for untoward effects. 
• Assist in policy development in accordance with regulatory compliance. 
• Compile, analyze, and report ongoing data required for state licensure of the Cath Lab, as well as statistical and performance initiatives. 
• Assist in determining fiscal requirements and monitor budgetary operational expenses, revenues, and supply inventory. 

Personnel & Staff Development: 

• Responsible for department work schedule, delegation of assignments, and proper staffing levels. 
• Assist in personnel actions including performance appraisals, vacation scheduling, and other related duties. 
• Develop and implement a professional growth plan for each staff member, enforcing attendance at appropriate in-service training, encouraging outside seminar participation, and assigning duties to maximize development. 
• Foster a collaborative and accountable culture among staff.  

Nursing & Patient Care Standards: 

• Monitor nursing staff compliance and implement performance improvement initiatives regarding documentation of pain assessment, intervention, follow-up, re-assessment, and education. 
• Plan and facilitate unit-based education to maintain and enhance clinical competency of nursing staff. 
• Establish and implement evidence-based standards of care, evaluating patient care through the nursing process and comparing delivery to the established standards. 
• Demonstrate understanding of the range of care needed based on the age and developmental needs of patients served. 
• Provide considerate and respectful care focused on individual patient needs. 
• Affirm and support the patient’s right to make informed medical decisions, including the choice to discontinue treatment as permitted by law. 
• Assist patients in exercising their rights and inform them of responsibilities related to those rights. 

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required. 
• Master's degree required within three years of accepting the position.
• Minimum 3-5 years RN experience in Cardiovascular and Cath Lab required. 
• Minimum 3 years acute care nursing supervisory experience required. 
• Current NJ RN License required. Multistate compact license accepted.
• ACLS Certification required. 
• BLS Certification required.
• IV Certification required
• Moderate Sedation certification required.
• Specialty Certification preferred, CCRN or RCIS