Nurse Manager-Cath Lab

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision benefit premiums.

About the role

The Cath Lab Nurse Manager works with the Surgical Services leadership team and hospital nursing supervisor to coordinate departmental activities over a 24-hour period and reports to the Director of Surgical Services. They are responsible and accountable for coordinating and supervising the intraoperative nursing care provided to patients having operative or other invasive procedures. The role requires a working knowledge of the medical/legal and accreditation aspects of nursing and includes direct supervision of RNs, LPNs, Surgical Technologists, Interventional Techs, Perioperative Aides, CNAs, and unit clerks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Cath Lab area both operationally and fiscally.
• Assist in developing the operational and capital budget.
• Verify that Cath Lab personnel provide safe patient care in the area managed.
• Incorporate and assist with Cath Lab personnel in assimilating evidence-based practices into patient care.
• Assist Cath Lab personnel in evaluating practice and creating strategies for further improvement.
• Verify that educational resources are available for team education and hold personnel accountable for attendance and completion.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and manage changes within the Cath Lab.
• Demonstrate effective communication, consultation, negotiation, and collaboration skills with members of the perioperative team and other stakeholders.
• Collect and analyze data related to performance improvement projects that apply to the area managed.
• Use effective conflict resolution techniques.
• Facilitate or serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning Cath Lab patient care.
• Evaluate Cath Lab personnel performance.
• Interview for Cath Lab personnel selection.
• Verify that necessary Cath Lab personnel, equipment, and supplies are available.
• Verify Cath Lab personnel compliance with organizational policies and procedures and regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Provide guidance, support, and constructive feedback to the surgical team.
• Exhibit professional, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Use effective project management principles.
• Pursue professional growth and participate in a professional organization.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
• Maintain nursing guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures.
• Ensure operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and maintaining equipment inventories.
• Support the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in required education for DNV programs as applicable to the position.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, & TNCC certifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience.
• Basic computer skills and Electronic Health Record experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (required); Master of Science in Nursing (preferred).
• Certifications: CNOR (preferred).
• Experience: Previous Manager experience (preferred).
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Knowledge (Word, Excel, Teams) (preferred).

Skills

• Effective communication, consultation, negotiation, and collaboration.
• Conflict resolution.
• Project management.
• Professional growth and development.
• Patient advocacy and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.
• Visual acuity for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes.
• Tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care.
• Motor coordination for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for medical equipment and procedures.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment.
• Continuous walking and standing throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds with appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions

• Primarily indoor healthcare environment (e.g., hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility).
• Variable indoor temperatures.
• Frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment.
• Fast-paced and unpredictable environment requiring quick response to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations.
• Multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.

Pay

Salary range: $136,100.00–$223,069.00 per year.

Schedule

40 hours per week. Day shift.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums.