RN Cardiac Cath Lab
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Nursing
Cardiology, Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Emergency Medicine
As a RN Cardiac Cath Lab , your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Portsmouth Regional Hospital!
Job Summary and QualificationsPOSITION SUMMARY:
The RN demonstrates independence in planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with the NH Nurse Practice Act, recognized nursing techniques, clinical and administrative policies.
SPECIFIC ELEMENTS &
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Observation Area
1. Provide assessment and care of the patient undergoing transesophageal echo (TEE), cardioversions and other cardiac procedures with appropriate competency completion.
2. Recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies.
3. Demonstrates knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
4. Provide safe medication administration for the cardiac patient
5. Utilizes appropriate hand off of care amongst healthcare givers
6. Provide education and discharge planning to patient/family.
B. Cardiac Cath Lab
1. Provide assessment and care of the patient undergoing cardiac and vascular procedures included but not limited to percutaneous coronary intervention (PTCI) as well as percutaneous vascular intervention under moderate sedation
2. Recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies during procedure
3. Demonstrates knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
4. Provide safe medication administration for the cardiac patient
5. Utilizes appropriate hand off of care amongst healthcare givers
6. Adheres to department standards for documenting patient care
7. Provide education and discharge planning to patient/family.
C. Holding Area
1. Provides assessment and care on both pre and post procedure cardiac/vascular patients
2. Recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies pre and post procedure
3. Demonstrates knowledge of normal anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
4. Provide safe medication administration for the cardiac patient
5. Utilizes appropriate hand off of care amongst healthcare givers
6. Adheres to department standards for documenting patient care
7. Provide education and discharge planning to patient/family
8. Perform all other duties as assigned.
What qualifications you will need:- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (RN) Registered Nurse for state of New Hampshire or valid compact license
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- 1 year related experience
Portsmouth Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources
, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling - Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with…
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