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As a RN Clinical Coordinator 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.

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!

1. POSITION 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. Maintains current knowledge in area(s) of cardiac cath lab. Under the direction of the Director of Cardiac Cath lab determine staffing requirements, interview and hire personnel for department, conduct yearly performance appraisal for all staff, participate in QI process improvement efforts. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Provide leadership in compliance with applicable JCAHO standards and safety standards, and provide leadership in growth and development of new services in area(s) of Cath Lab.

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

D. Leadership Responsibilities

Assists Director with:

a. Competency adherence for all staff

b. Assists with evaluation of performance both professional and clinical as outlined in Performance Management Plan (PMP) for all staff

c. Assists with necessary action plan(s) based on department standard of care for all staff

d. Monitor Cardiac Catheterization Lab activities on an ongoing basis to identify and resolve problems related to patient/family care in the most expeditious fashion (conflict management)

e. Review monthly statistics with Director for opportunities to improve and work towards meeting expectations as outlined in Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (HCAHPS) with maximum staff involvement

f. Organization of all staffing functions (call, scheduling, interviewing and hiring)

g. Organization of all departmental data collection processes

h. Organization of department Quality initiatives

i. Assists in the development of Process Improvement for the department

j. Focus on personal/professional development by attending at a minimum of (1) leadership class annually, membership with professional organization and/or attainment of advanced certification

• 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 state of New Hampshire or valid compact licensure
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• 3-7  years related experience required

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 Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital , you're not just joining a hospital—you’re becoming part of a mission-driven team that’s redefining healthcare excellence across the Seacoast region. As a 240-bed acute care facility in Portsmouth, NH, we proudly serve communities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. We’re the only hospital in the area to be recognized as an ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and we offer a robust heart and vascular program—giving our team the opportunity to work at the forefront of life-saving care.

As part of the HCA Healthcare family, you’ll be supported by one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems, with a strong presence in New Hampshire that includes four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites. Here, nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—collaborate to deliver exceptional care and innovation every day. Whether you're at Portsmouth, Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, or one of our emergency facilities in Seabrook, Dover, or Plaistow, you’ll find a culture that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Clinical Coordinator Cath Lab opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.