Registered Nurse – Cath Lab

(Sign-on Bonus, $12,000, payable in three installments, after completion of first 30 days, 6 months and 12 months) 

Joining Exeter Hospital, Core Physicians, and Rockingham VNA & Hospice (part of Beth Israel Lahey Health) means joining dedicated and supportive teams with opportunities for growth, development and continuing education. We strive to provide exceptional care to our communities while maintaining an engaging, rewarding and collaborative work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including….

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Education benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Perks, discounts at local businesses, and more!

The Cardiovascular Lab is a diagnostic and intervention procedural area for both cardiac and peripheral vascular cases. 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 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 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.

This position has an 11–12 days/month call requirement (includes every 3rd weekend). Additionally, staff is responsible for covering a 6 bay holding area on a rotating day schedule.

(Sign-on Bonus Eligible, $12,000, payable in 3 installments, after completion of first 30 days, 6 months and 12 months)

Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years experience.
• RN license – NH or other compact state
• BSN Preferred
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• CPR certified within 90 days of hire

Major Responsibilities:

1. Positions and immobilizes patients on examining table following specified protocols.
2. Continuous assessment of patient hemodynamics.
3. Performs conscious sedation.
4. Mix and maintain IV/IC infusion and bolus.
5. Alerts physicians to changes in patient responses.
6. Assists physicians in interventional procedures.
7. Recovery of patients to Phase I.
8. Acts as a liaison between family, patients and the physician.
9. Performs procedures including non-sterile, dressing changes and maintaining aseptic techniques.
10. Performs all duties of staff RN as appropriate.

Learn more about Nursing at Exeter here: Nursing at Exeter