Job Title: Nurse Manager I – Hospital (Cath Lab)
Location: Happy Valley, OR 97015
Work Model: Onsite
Position Type: Full-Time
The Nurse Manager I – Hospital (Cath Lab) is responsible for managing clinical operations and patient care delivery within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) in a 24/7 hospital environment.
This role provides leadership for nursing staff, ensures high standards of patient safety and quality care, and oversees operational processes including staffing, resource allocation, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement initiatives.
The Nurse Manager collaborates closely with physicians, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and hospital leadership to ensure the efficient delivery of cardiovascular services while maintaining compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission (TJC), and federal and state healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Staff Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for nursing staff and clinical teams.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes open communication and teamwork.
• Support performance management activities including goal setting, performance evaluations, and employee development.
• Facilitate staff education, competency validation, and professional growth opportunities.

Operational Management

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Translate departmental strategies into operational action plans.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling to ensure adequate patient care coverage.
• Monitor resource utilization including staff, equipment, and supplies.

Patient Care Delivery

• Implement best-practice patient care delivery systems and clinical standards.
• Maintain clinical expertise and provide supervision to ensure safe patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to improve clinical outcomes.
• Address and resolve patient or family concerns related to care and services.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations including Nursing Practice Act, Joint Commission standards, and federal/state laws.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Lead survey readiness activities including mock rounds and regulatory audits.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement improvement strategies.

Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement

• Participate in cross-functional initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency and care delivery.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to guide operational decisions.
• Lead or support projects that enhance clinical quality and service performance.

Emergency Preparedness

• Implement emergency preparedness programs and response protocols.
• Ensure staff training and readiness for emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in patient care delivery
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in business operations, clinical healthcare, or related field
• Minimum two (2) years of leadership experience (with or without direct reports)
• Active Registered Nurse License – Oregon (required at hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – required at hire

Required Skills

• Cath Lab (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory) clinical experience
• Acute care hospital experience
• Clinical operations leadership
• Quality improvement and regulatory compliance

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification – American Heart Association
• Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in a related practice area
• Experience managing cardiovascular or interventional cardiology services

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Patient Safety & Nursing Principles
• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Emergency Preparedness
• Healthcare Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
• Business Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Workforce Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Employee Training & Development
• Health Care Quality Standards
• Microsoft Office & Healthcare Information Systems

Industry Experience

• Acute Care Hospital
• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab)
• Cardiovascular services or interventional cardiology environment

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Degree Major with University and Completion Year:
Do you have a Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of Oregon OR can one be obtained by date of hire/transfer?
Do you have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification OR can one be obtained by date of hire/transfer?
Do you have a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association?
Do you have a Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in a related practice area?
Total Years of Nursing Experience:
Total Years of Patient Care Delivery Experience:
Total Years of Leadership / Nurse Management Experience:
Do you have a minimum of 3 years of experience in patient care delivery?
How many years of experience do you have in business operations, clinical healthcare, or a related field?
How many years of experience do you have in a leadership role with or without direct reports?
Do you have a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital or healthcare setting?
Do you have Cath Lab (Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory) experience? If yes, how many years?
Do you have experience managing nursing staff in a 24/7 hospital operational environment?
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local to Happy Valley, OR):
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work in Happy Valley, OR?