Director of Cath Lab 10k Sign on Bonus Eligible

About the role

Location: Secaucus University Hospital (Hudson Health System). Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer.

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.

Responsibilities

• Clinical & Operational Oversight: 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.
• Human Resources & Leadership: Lead the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process for RNs and Cardiovascular Technicians; conduct annual performance evaluations, manage labor relations, and facilitate conflict resolution within the team; oversee the clinical competency and continuing education of staff, ensuring all certifications (ACLS, IABP, etc.) are current.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage the department's annual operating budget, focusing on cost-containment and resource allocation; partner with vendors to manage high-cost specialty supplies, including stents, catheters, and implantable devices; collaborate with the Chief of Cardiology to evaluate and implement new technologies and clinical protocols.
• Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the department remains in "survey-ready" status for the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) and The Joint Commission (TJC); 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

• 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.

Pay

Annual Salary: $120,000 – $135,000 (Full-Time, Exempt)