RN Manager - Cardiovascular Stepdown

Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular Stepdown

St. Joseph's Health, a member of Trinity Health, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular Stepdown to lead a high-performing team in one of Central New York's premier cardiovascular programs.

The Cardiovascular Stepdown unit is a specialized unit caring for patients admitted for interventional cardiac procedures, medical cardiology, vascular surgery, and the hospital's designated stroke program. The unit serves patients with a wide range of acute cardiac, vascular, respiratory, and medical conditions and provides advanced care including Class I telemetry monitoring and management of cardiac drips.

This Nurse Manager role is responsible for the clinical, operational, financial, and strategic leadership of the department, ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, quality, safety, and professional development.

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily operations of the Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit.
• Lead and support nursing colleagues in the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Drive operational effectiveness, patient outcomes, quality metrics, and colleague engagement.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, productivity, and resource allocation.
• Foster a collaborative environment among nursing, physicians, rehabilitation services, cardiovascular teams, and ancillary departments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, patient safety, and quality standards.
• Analyze and leverage data to identify opportunities for process improvement and enhanced patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State or eligible for licensure.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Progressive nursing leadership experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage operations, improve quality outcomes, and support colleague development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Previous leadership experience in cardiovascular, telemetry, cardiac stepdown, critical care, stroke, or vascular services.
• Experience managing patient care teams in a complex acute care environment.
• Specialty certification in cardiovascular nursing, stroke care, leadership, or a related specialty preferred.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative nursing leader who:

• Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.
• Possesses strong cardiovascular and telemetry clinical knowledge.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment caring for medically complex patients.
• Leads through change and drives continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates a commitment to exceptional patient, family, and colleague experiences.

Pay Range: $54.40 - $81.60 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Why St. Joseph's Health?

• American Heart Association Cardiovascular Center of Excellence
• Recognized among the nation's leading cardiovascular programs
• Distinguished history of delivering innovative cardiac and stroke care
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, and patient-centered care

Team members receive specialized training opportunities, including:

• CORE EKG Education
• Stroke Certification Training
• Cardiovascular Specialty Development
• Leadership Growth and Career Advancement within Trinity Health

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the United States. Our colleagues are united by a shared commitment to serving together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.