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Care for our community, and your career.

Samaritan Medical Center is expanding its cardiovascular services with the launch of a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab and enhancing its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. We are seeking a Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab & Cardiac Rehab, an experienced and forward-thinking Registered Nurse (RN) Leader to provide strategic and clinical leadership over both areas.

This high-impact leadership role is responsible for building and managing a comprehensive continuum of cardiovascular care—from invasive cardiac procedures through outpatient rehabilitation—ensuring quality, safety, and superior patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Cardiac Catheterization Lab:

• Provide operational leadership and direct the daily functions of the Cardiac Cath Lab
• Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and workflows in collaboration with medical staff
• Drive evidence-based practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement (CQI)
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
• Collaborate with interventional cardiologists, imaging technologists, and nursing teams to ensure seamless care coordination
• Monitor and report clinical, operational, and financial performance
• Lead efforts to ensure exceptional patient safety, satisfaction, and outcomes

Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Oversight:

• Oversee the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the outpatient Cardiac Rehab Program
• Ensure Cardiac Rehab services meet national standards (e.g., AACVPR) and maintain program accreditation
• Partners with physicians, exercise physiologists, dietitians, and behavioral health specialists to deliver individualized care plans for post-cardiac event patients
• Implement initiatives to improve patient participation, outcomes, and long-term heart health
• Track performance metrics including readmission rates, exercise tolerance improvements, and patient adherence
• Develop community outreach strategies to expand program awareness and referrals

Requirements:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
  • Master’s degree in nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field strongly preferred

• Licensure/Certifications:
  • Current NY State Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligible
  • BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association) required
  • RCIS or CCRP certification preferred (if applicable)

• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of clinical experience working in a cardiac cath lab is required.
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a cardiovascular, cardiac rehab, or critical care setting
  • Experience with program development or expansion strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, team building, and communication skills
• Knowledge of cardiac rehab standards, clinical exercise physiology, and cardiovascular risk management
• Familiarity with data tracking systems and performance dashboards
• Experience with outpatient care coordination and patient education
• Experience with STEMI program creation or expansion strongly preferred

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Opportunity to lead and grow a dual program that supports both life-saving intervention and life-long recovery

Join Samaritan Medical Center in building a full-spectrum cardiovascular service line that improves lives—from first intervention to full rehabilitation.
Apply now and help shape the future of heart health in the North Country.

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Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.