What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Manager – Cardiac Stepdown position at Texas Nursing Services?
Nurse Manager – Cardiac Stepdown (Days) | $84,849–$127,274/year
Location: Plano, TX 75075
Schedule: Full-Time, Days
Salary Range: $84,849 – $127,274 annually (based on experience)
Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance: Offered on a case-by-case basis
Position Overview
We are hiring an experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Cardiac Stepdown Unit. This role carries 24/7 accountability for patient care delivery, staff performance, unit operations, and compliance with quality standards. If you are passionate about clinical excellence and nursing leadership, we welcome your application.
Key Responsibilities
Lead delivery of evidence-based, goal-directed patient care
Provide clinical and operational oversight of a 37-bed cardiac stepdown unit with 60 FTEs
Foster professional development and continuous learning among staff
Monitor quality metrics, infection prevention, and patient safety protocols
Manage operating budgets and cost-efficiency efforts
Drive team collaboration across disciplines for optimal patient outcomes
Engage in staff, patient, and physician satisfaction initiatives
Ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards
Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of recent acute care leadership in cardiac stepdown or critical care required
Magnet or Pathways facility experience preferred
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Master’s degree (MSN or related field) preferred
Licensure & Certifications:
Active Texas RN license or Compact State license
National Specialty Certification (or willing to obtain within 1 year)
BLS and ACLS required
Interview Process
Initial interview conducted via WebEx
Final interview onsite with facility leadership
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to grow within a high-performing clinical leadership team and make a lasting impact on the quality of care provided to patients in a specialized stepdown environment.
Keywords: Nurse Manager, Cardiac Stepdown, Stepdown Leadership, RN Manager, Nursing Supervisor, Critical Care, Texas Nurse Leadership, Healthcare Administration
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Salary : $84,849 - $127,274
