Job Description

RN Manager – Cardiac Medical Unit | Portsmouth, NH

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Days (No Weekends)
• Compensation: $47.30–$65.20/hr (based on experience)
  

A leading acute care hospital in the Portsmouth region is seeking an RN Manager to oversee the Cardiac Medical Unit (CMU). This position supports a high-acuity cardiac population and plays a key role in daily operations, staff development, patient experience, clinical quality, and departmental performance. The RN Manager works closely with nursing leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for the Cardiac Medical Unit, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

• Maintain expert-level clinical knowledge related to cardiac medical nursing.

• Oversee daily workflows including scheduling, patient rounding, throughput, and patient satisfaction initiatives.

• Support development of staff competencies, training, and performance improvement.

• Interview, hire, coach, evaluate, and manage personnel in alignment with organizational standards.

• Implement disciplinary actions when necessary and guide staff through performance plans.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and specialty standards, including national cardiac and nursing practice guidelines.

• Collaborate with leadership on unit budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation.

• Monitor core measures, conduct quality audits, and track patient outcome metrics.

• Maintain supply oversight and ensure efficient, cost-effective operations.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Required

• Active RN license (New Hampshire or compact state).

• 1–3 years of acute care nursing experience.

• Demonstrated cardiac nursing experience (required).

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Previous leadership, charge, or supervisory experience in a cardiac or telemetry environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

• Retirement plans with employer matching.

• Tuition assistance, leadership development programs, and continuing education support.

• Paid time off, family leave, and employee wellness resources.

Ideal For

Experienced cardiac nurses ready for leadership, charge nurses seeking advancement, and RN leaders passionate about cardiac patient outcomes, staff development, and operational performance.

Keywords

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