Patient Care Manager Interventional Radiology

Non-Union

Full-Time | Variable Hours | Variable Days at Times

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Patient Operations

Coordinate Workflows

Manage daily patient scheduling, procedural room assignments, and throughput from pre-op holding to post-procedure recovery.

Acuity & Staffing

Formulate and adjust staffing schedules based on real-time patient census, acuity, and on-call needs.

Clinical Escalation

Serve as the frontline clinical resource to address complex patient care problems or procedural emergencies.

Safety Protocols

Enforce strict adherence to radiation safety, sterile techniques, moderate sedation protocols, and contrast-allergy management.

Staff Management & Personnel Development

Talent Oversight

Direct human resource activities, including interviewing, hiring, mentoring, performance evaluations, and corrective actions.

Competency Tracking

Partner with clinical nurse educators to manage staff onboarding, continuous competency reviews, and compliance with mandatory education certifications.

Culture & Retention

Foster a professional, inclusive, and collaborative environment focused on open communication and high staff engagement.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Improvement

Survey Readiness

Maintain continuous unit alignment with standards from

The Joint Commission

(TJC),

CMS

• , state departments of health, and
• HIPAA regulations
• .

Quality Metrics

Lead Departmental Quality Improvement (QI) programs tracking infection rates, procedural delays, and patient satisfaction scores.

Policy Formulation

Draft, update, and implement department-specific evidence-based operational policies and procedural manuals.

Budgetary & Supply Management

Fiscal Oversight

Maintain 24/7 accountability for the unit’s operational budget, minimizing cost variances and managing labor overtime.

Inventory Control

Monitor inventory utilization for high-cost specialty medical devices (e.g., stents, catheters, guide wires) to optimize supply chain cost efficiency.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education & Licensure

Nursing Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) or Healthcare Administration preferred.

Licensure

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.

Certifications

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications. Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) or Nurse Executive certification is highly preferred.

Experience

Clinical Base

A minimum of 3 to 5 years of acute care experience strictly within Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Labs, or a Critical Care setting.

Leadership Track

Minimum of 2 to 3 years of progressive leadership experience (e.g., Charge Nurse, Unit Supervisor, or Assistant Manager).