Nurse Manager Cath Lab

Nurse Manager Cardiac Catheterization Lab

CentraState Medical Center is 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Master's degree required within three years of accepting the position.
• Critical care experience, clinical cardiology, interventional radiology, perioperative or closely-related field for at least 3 years.
• Current endovascular/cardiac catheterization experience required or an equivalent combination of relevant education or experience.
• Current NJ RN License required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• CPR Certification required.