Nurse Manager Cardiac Stepdown

Join a leading healthcare provider committed to excellence in cardiac care and patient outcomes. Our facility emphasizes innovation, compassionate care, and a team-driven culture. We are seeking a motivated Nurse Manager to lead the Cardiac Stepdown Unit, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and professional development for nursing staff.

Pay / Compensation:

• Salary Range: $84,849 – $127,274/year (based on experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: Offered (case by case)

• Relocation Assistance: Available (case by case)

As the Nurse Manager of the Cardiac Stepdown Unit, you will be responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of a 37-bed unit with 60 full-time employees. This role includes oversight of staffing, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will be the driver of patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and performance outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 24/7 accountability for unit performance and patient care outcomes

• Ensure safe, evidence-based nursing care aligned with organizational goals

• Lead and support unit-based staff development and clinical excellence

• Maintain compliance with infection prevention and patient safety standards

• Monitor budget adherence and control operating expenses

• Promote interdisciplinary teamwork for optimal patient results

• Lead process improvement initiatives aligned with regulatory guidelines

• Conduct performance reviews and create a culture of patient-centered care and safety

• Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of recent leadership experience in acute care (preferably cardiac or stepdown)

• Experience in Magnet or Pathways-designated facilities highly preferred

• Education:

• BSN required

• MSN or Master’s in related field preferred

• Licensure/Certifications:

• Active Texas RN license or compact state license

• BLS and ACLS required

• National Specialty Certification (or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire)

• 37-bed cardiac stepdown unit

• Overseeing approximately 60 FTEs

• Reports to Director of Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

• Interview process includes virtual (WebEx) and onsite sessions with leadership

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