Director, Cardiac Diagnostics (RN) - New Brunswick, NJ Req #: 0000151612
Category: Nursing Manager
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Cardiac Catheter Lab
Salary: $93,600.00 - $170,560.00 per year
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick, One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: Director

Location: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req#: 0000151612

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $93,600.00 - $170,560.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated salaried range for this position if hired to work.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Director, Cardiac Diagnostics (RN)

Job Summary:
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated and dynamic Director, Cardiac Diagnostics to lead and manage all departmental operations, including invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures and cardiology medical imaging services, in alignment with the organization s mission, vision, and strategic goals. The Director is responsible for developing and implementing cost-effective systems that support departmental operations, with a keen focus on industry trends, resource optimization, and evolving customer needs. This role fosters and maintains effective working relationships with all key stakeholders, including patients, physicians, employees, volunteers, and vendors. The Director proactively identifies operational challenges and drives continuous performance improvement initiatives, enhancing both operational efficiency and clinical standards of care. This position collaborates closely with physicians, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered services, with ongoing monitoring and advancement of quality metrics. Continuous improvement is achieved through strategic analysis of customer satisfaction data, active employee engagement, and a steadfast commitment to service excellence.

Reports To:

The Director, Cardiac Diagnostics reports to the Assistant Vice President of Cardiovascular Services

Qualifications

BSN requiredMasters degree in a related field required (e.g. Healthcare Administration) Minimum three (3) years relevant clinical experience with cardiac population requiredMinimum two (2) years in cardiovascular leadership required

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ Nursing Licensure requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required

Scheduling Requirements:

Monday through FridayHours: 8:00AM 4:00PM ESTFull Time

Essential Functions:

Leads the planning, direction, and management of departmental operations and staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality services on a 24-hour basis.Oversees the operations of Cardiac Imaging Services, Diagnostic Cardiology, Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Services, Electrophysiology (EP) Laboratory Services, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Services, and associated clerical and business support teams.Provides strategic guidance and operational oversight to managers, coordinators, team leaders, clinical staff, technologists, clerical personnel, and business support staff across designated areas.Develops departmental budgets and implements appropriate cost controls; assists in the development, interpretation, and application of hospital policies to promote financial stewardship and periodically analyzes procedural revenue margins to ensure positive financial performance.Prepares, implements, and maintains written policies and procedures governing all phases of departmental operations; periodically updates the Department Policy and Procedure Manual to ensure continued relevance and compliance.Holds overall accountability, through managers and supervisors, for the effective and efficient operation of all assigned departments.Monitors the activities of managers and supervisors to ensure compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory guidelines and policies.Promotes open and effective communication between management and staff to foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.Ensures adequate and appropriate staffing levels to support continuous operational coverage.Directs all departmental quality assurance functions, including clinical management, patient satisfaction and safety initiatives, and the efficient utilization of hospital services.Establishes, implements, and monitors annual goals and objectives aligned with the hospital s mission and strategic priorities; ensures all reporting is thorough, accurate, and submitted within established deadlines.Collaborates with the Assistant Vice President of the service line to prepare strategic plans for the cardiac program; oversees the implementation of these plans and reviews and updates them annually as necessary.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick TimeRetirement PlansMedical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceDisability and Life InsurancePaid Parental LeaveTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning SupportFlexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Community and Volunteer OpportunitiesDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon .and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer