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CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace. 

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.

• 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. 

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• 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
• Specialty Certification preferred, CCRN or RCIS
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $117,000 - $198,900 annually

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training.  As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range. 

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting.  Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.