Director of Nursing Cath Lab

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Nursing Cath Lab, IR, and Stress Test to oversee 24/7 clinical operations, quality standards, and staff development within our Cath Lab department.

This leadership role requires a strong clinical background in interventional cardiology combined with a proven track record of physician partnership, service-line expansion, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Departmental Leadership: Direct 24-hour daily operations, clinical workflows, and patient care standards across the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Physician Collaboration & Program Growth: Partner closely with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and executive leadership to grow, expand, and enhance cardiac service lines.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain compliance with state regulations, Joint Commission standards, and facility policies to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.
• Team Development: Manage recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluations, and ongoing clinical education for nursing and technologist staff.
• Financial & Resource Stewardship: Manage unit budgets, supply chain controls, capital equipment utilization, and staffing models to drive operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Credentials

Education & Licensure

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — Required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Nevada — Required

Experience

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of clinical nursing experience in cardiovascular / acute care settings.
• Management Experience: 2–3+ years of direct management or director-level experience overseeing a Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Program Development: Demonstrated success collaborating with medical staff to expand or build Cath Lab programs.

Certifications & Technical Skills

• Basic Life Support (BLS) — Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — Required
• Computer Proficiency: Strong command of EHR systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and data analytics tools for operational tracking.

Core Competencies

• Deep clinical knowledge of interventional cardiology, hemodynamics, and age-appropriate patient care.
• Executive-level communication and physician relationship management skills.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and change-management capabilities.