Nurse Manager - Cardiac Services

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey is a leading non - profit healthcare delivery system in New Jersey. The System includes CentraState Medical Center a community-based hospital, an ambulatory campus, three senior living facilities and three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the 3rd largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState Healthcare System continues to live up to its reputation of being a truly great place to work recently designated a Great Place to Work-Certified company.

The Nurse Manager of the Cardiovascular Services - non-invasive supervises, coordinates and participates in variety of diagnostic and non-invasive procedures performed on both inpatients and outpatients in the non-invasive Cardiovascular department.

Assists physicians in Cardiology care.
• Oversees the non-invasive Cardiovascular Service line Department and patient programs.
• Supervises and provides assistance in all 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 standards of care, 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.
• Achieves desired results for all unit specific core measure indicators. Develops and implements performance.
• 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 evidenced-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 bylaw.
• 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 Nursing Required
• Masters' degree must obtain within 3 years from date of hire (or internal transfer) as a condition of employment.
• Clinical cardiology, cardiac rehab or related experience for at least 3 years.
• Specialty Certification preferred
• RN License / New Jersey Required
• BLS/ACLS Required
• BLS Certification Required
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified Company by Great Place to Work for the fourth consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

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

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 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