Nurse Manager Cath Lab

Centra State Medical Center is currently seeking a Nurse Manager for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

Centra State Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes Centra State 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, Centra State has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work‑Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

• Assists physicians in the insertion of catheters and patient monitoring.
• Administers and coordinates technical activities involved in the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of the catheterization equipment and maintains record of protocol.
• Supervises and provides assistance in emergency patient care.
• Coordinates evaluation and care of patient pre‑procedure, intra‑procedure and post‑procedure, including supervision of education and observation for untoward effects.
• Assists in policy development in accordance to JCAHO and DHSS standards.
• Compiles, analyzes and reports ongoing data required for state licensure of the Cath Lab, as well as statistical and performance initiatives.
• Assists in determining fiscal requirements and monitors budgetary operational expenses, revenues and supply inventory.
• Responsible for department work schedule, delegation of assignments, and proper staffing levels.
• Assists in personnel actions including performance appraisals, vacation scheduling and other duties incidental to work.
• Develops and implements a professional growth plan for each staff member by enforcing attendance at appropriate in‑service training sessions, encouraging staff to attend outside seminars and assigning duties to maximize development.
• Monitors nursing staff compliance and implements performance improvement initiatives regarding documentation of pain assessment intervention, follow‑up, re‑assessment and education.
• Plans and facilitates unit based education to maintain and enhance the clinical competency of the nursing staff.
• Establishes and implements standards of care based on evidence‑based nursing practice and evaluates patient care through the application of the nursing process and compares the delivery of the care to the established standard(s).
• Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the patients cared for. Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.
• Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the patients cared for.
• Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patients' individual needs.
• Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
• Assists the patient in the exercise of his/her rights and informs the patient of any responsibilities incumbent upon him/her in the exercise of those rights.

• 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.

Centra State 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, Centra State is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of…