Location: Sidney, Ohio, United States
Industry: Acute Care
Shift: 1st Shift
Reports to: Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
Salary: USD $80,000 - $90,000 Annually

Position Summary

Responsible for the operational and clinical leadership of Cardiac Services within an acute care setting. This role ensures safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, effective staffing, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams across cardiology-related service lines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day leadership for cardiac service areas, supporting excellent patient outcomes and patient experience.
  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, competency validation, onboarding, and performance management.
  • Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives; monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with cardiologists, cath lab/diagnostic teams, and nursing leadership to coordinate care and optimize throughput.
  • Manage departmental operations, including budgeting support, supply/equipment oversight, and resource utilization.
  • Support staff education, professional development, and a culture of accountability and teamwork.
  • Participate in committees, audits, and performance improvement activities as assigned by the CNO.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Current Ohio RN license or compact (multistate) RN license in good standing required.
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
  • 3-5 years of relevant clinical experience required (cardiac/telemetry, critical care, procedural, or related acute care experience).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive quality and safety outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Leadership experience in cardiology, cath lab, or diagnostic services preferred.
  • Prior experience with accreditation readiness, performance improvement, and operational workflow optimization.

Work Environment & Expectations

This is an on-site, 1st shift leadership role in an acute care environment. May require flexibility to meet operational needs, support staff, and respond to time-sensitive clinical or departmental priorities.