The scope of care includes pre-catheterization teaching and preparations, assisting the physician during procedures, administering IV conscious sedation, continual monitoring of hemodynamics, assessing patient comfort, sheath removal and recovering the patient following catheterization. Support is offered to the patient and families as well as to Exeter Hospital staff. The Cardiovascular Lab also performs electrophysiologic procedures to include pacemaker and internal defibrillator implants.
Elective procedures are performed Monday through Friday 7:00am-4:00pm with personnel and resources available for rapid mobilization within 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, and seven days a week. This is a high-acuity department that has research-based practice, providing state-of-the-art procedures and interventions.
Schedule:
Hours: 5(8) hour shifts: 7:00 am-3:30 pm.
Call requirement: This position has an 11-12 days/month including every 3rd weekend call requirement. The call shift is a set schedule from 3:30pm on Friday to 7am on Monday. The department tries to map out their call schedule at least 4 weeks in advance. The department works a hybrid of set call/self-schedule.
Requirements:
- RN license - NH or other compact state
- 2 to 3 years experience in critical care; ED or ICU preferred
- BSN Preferred
- ACLS within 6 months of hire
- CPR certified within 90 days of hire
Major Responsibilities:
- Positions and immobilizes the patient on an examining table following specified protocols.
- Continuous assessment of patient hemodynamics.
- Performs conscious sedation.
- Mix and maintain IV/IC infusion and bolus.
- Alerts physicians to changes in patient responses.
- Assists physicians in interventional procedures.
- Recovery of patient to Phase I.
- The RN acts as liaison between family, patient and physician.
- Performs procedures including non-sterile, dressing changes and maintaining aseptic techniques.
- Performs all duties of RN staff as appropriate.
Benefits:
Exeter Hospital, Core Physicians, and Rockingham VNA & Hospice, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, proudly serve the beautiful NH seacoast region. Our principal mission is to work together to create healthier communities. What makes us unique is the spirit of our staff who are team-oriented and focused on providing outstanding patient care experience and quality outcomes for those we are privileged to serve. In addition, we want to ensure that our employees feel well cared for by offering a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training and growth opportunities, wellness resources, special perks, and more!
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