Are you an experienced RN ready to take the next step in leadership? Join Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, where innovation and compassionate care come together to advance heart and vascular health for our region.
We’re seeking a Cardiovascular Nurse Manager to lead a high-performing team that’s passionate about excellence in patient care, teamwork, and clinical outcomes.
Why Deaconess Illinois?
Collaborative, supportive leadership team that values your voice
Opportunity to lead a growing cardiovascular program with state-of-the-art technology
Competitive pay and benefits—including tuition assistance, retirement match, and leadership development opportunities
Monday–Friday schedule with shared accountability for unit success
What You’ll Do
Lead daily operations for cardiovascular services (Cath Lab, Cardiac Step-Down, and related units)
Drive quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
Support, coach, and mentor staff RNs and techs
Partner with physicians and directors to enhance service line performance
Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, the Nurse Manager provides the staff development expertise as a leader, educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and researcher to nurses in the units. Supports the development of the bedside nurse and fosters empowerment through skills, experience and knowledge to achieve excellence during the delivery of evidence-based nursing practice. Requires the knowledge and skill of professional nursing theory and practice, leadership in administration, principles of effective teaching and learning, fiscal management and effective interpersonal relationships and communication. Assumes responsibility of care of patients as they move through the hospital and into other level of care in the organization and community. Twenty-four hour accountability for assigned unit required.
Education:
Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required
Masters degree in related field preferred
Experience:
At least five (5) years previous experience in clinical unit required.
Three (3) years previous management experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other health care professionals required
Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as independent thinking, judgment, organizational and prioritizing ability are a must
Excellent computer skills, to include familiarity with: Microsoft Office, email, payroll software, computerized charting, pyxis software, etc. required.
Licenses/Certificates:
License to practice in the State of Illinois
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or certifications required upon hire.
Compensation:
Hourly Range - $36.30-$54.44
Licenses/Certificates:
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross BLS certification required upon hire.
Certification in the State of Illinois required.
See addendum for unit specific certification (if any) requirements
Incentives:
Eligible for evening/night, weekend shift incentive based on company policies and applicable job codes. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.
Bonus:
Potential for a performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility criteria and achievement of defined metrics. Details regarding bonus eligibility and performance goals will be provided during the interview process or upon hire.
Benefits:
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer: - Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night - Tuition reimbursement - Student Loan Repayment Program - Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow - Career advancement opportunities
Explore All Benefits: https://www.deaconess.com/dil-benefit-guide
Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.
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