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Provide professional nursing care to patients within the Cardiac Cath Lab, supporting medical directives and hospital policies.
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Complete all unit-specific competencies required for the care of critically ill patients.
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Participate in quality improvement planning and processes for the area of practice.
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Ensure comprehensive and timely completion of clinical documentation and care plans for all assigned patients.
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Communicate patient information effectively through handoffs, walking rounds, and physician/provider interactions to ensure continuity and safe care.
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Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by adhering to established procedures and protocols.
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Implement and support initiatives designed to improve patient safety, working within a Just Culture Environment to promote error reporting.
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Address issues and concerns through appropriate use of the chain of command.
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Collaborate with Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) to complete hourly rounding on all assigned patients.
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Identify and assist in the correction of patient care safety issues.
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Collaborate with nurses in other departments/units to leverage expertise and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
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Effectively delegate aspects of patient care and unit activities to other qualified nursing personnel.
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Participate in the planning, supervision, and instruction of other nurses and assistants, including nursing students and instructors.
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Participate in peer review processes and DNV survey readiness activities.
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Assist with the insertion of specialized devices such as Flow wire, Opsens, and IVUS.
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Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of contraindications and reversal protocols for IV adenosine infusion.
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Safely administer procedural sedation and ensure accurate documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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Three (3) years of critical care experience.
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Basic Dysrhythmia knowledge or certification (to be obtained prior to completion of orientation).
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NHISS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification (to be obtained prior to completion of orientation).
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Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training (to be obtained prior to completion of orientation).
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Graduate of an approved Nursing program.
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Proficiency in providing professional nursing care to critically ill patients.
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Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
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Expertise in clinical documentation and care plan development.
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Thorough understanding and application of patient safety protocols and quality improvement principles.
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Excellent interpersonal communication skills for effective handoffs, team collaboration, and physician interaction.
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Ability to delegate tasks effectively and supervise other nursing personnel.
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Knowledge of current nursing practice standards (e.g., ANA, NH Nurse Practice Act, Specialty standards).
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Competence in assisting with advanced cardiac procedural equipment (Flow wire, Opsens, IVUS).
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Skill in managing and reversing IV adenosine infusions.
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Proficiency in administering and documenting procedural sedation.
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Ability to identify and correct patient care safety issues.
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Strong teamwork and conflict resolution abilities.
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Contract Length: 13 weeks
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Start Date: September 21, 2026
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Call Requirements: Not specified.
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Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
