Director of Cath Lab
Hudson Regional Hospital
Secaucus, NJ · Posted March 9, 2026
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About the job
Nurse Manager – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Location: Secaucus University Hospital (Hudson Health System)
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer
Annual Salary: $120,000 – $135,000 (Full-Time, Exempt)
Job Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical & Operational Oversight
Daily Workflow: 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.
2. Human Resources & Leadership
Staffing & Recruitment: Lead the interviewing, hiring, and onboarding process for RNs and Cardiovascular Technicians.
Performance Management: Conduct annual performance evaluations, manage labor relations, and facilitate conflict resolution within the team.
Professional Development: Oversee the clinical competency and continuing education of staff, ensuring all certifications (ACLS, IABP, etc.) are current.
3. Financial & Resource Management
Budgeting: Manage the department's annual operating budget, focusing on cost-containment and resource allocation.
Inventory Control: Partner with vendors to manage high-cost specialty supplies, including stents, catheters, and implantable devices.
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Chief of Cardiology to evaluate and implement new technologies and clinical protocols.
4. Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Compliance: Ensure the department remains in "survey-ready" status for the New Jersey Department of Health (DOH) and The Joint Commission (TJC).
Data Metrics: 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 & Requirements
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.