Registered Nurse Cath Lab

HCA Healthcare; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab to provide specialized patient care across observation, cath lab, and holding areas.

The role includes assessment, education, and safe medication administration for cardiac procedures such as TEE and PCI.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of start date.
• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• RN State NH license (NH RN) required or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and care for patients undergoing transesophageal echo (TEE) and cardiac procedures.
• Assist in cardiac cath lab procedures including PCI under moderate sedation.
• Provide education and discharge planning to patient and family; accurate handoffs between care teams.
• Adhere to department standards for documenting patient care; ensure safe medication administration.

Skills

ACLS within 90 days

Basic Life Support

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

NH RN License

Job description

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

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 State of NH

• Associate Degree in Nursing

Benefits

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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital (https://portsmouthhospital.com/) , 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 (https://catholicmc.com/) in Manchester, Parkland Medical Center (http://www.parklandmedicalcenter.com) in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital (http://www.frisbiehospital.com) 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.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

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