RN Program Coord Cardiac Device

Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Portsmouth Regional Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) RN Program Coord Cardiac Device to join our healthcare family.

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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our RN Program Coord Cardiac Device opportunity.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the supervision of the Director of Cardiovascular services/Designee and supervising provider. Registered nurses, physician assistants and/or advance practice nurse practitioners are eligible for this position. The Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that patient-centered care in the ambulatory and inpatient settings for patients with cardiac electronic devices, pacemakers, cardiac defibrillators, Loop recorders and holter monitors for the diagnosis and treatment of the cardiac arrhythmias. Will collaborate with the Cardiologists, Electrophysiologist, Advanced Practitioners, cardiac device technologist and other members of the patient care team to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. The RN Coordinator will support patients with remote monitoring, device implantation and follow ups, and education. RN will also provide inpatient device support.

Responsibilities include:

• The RN enrolls, interrogates and programs patients with cardiac electronic devices in the in-patient and out-patient setting.

• Accurately identifies malfunctions, alerts, and sub-optimal device operations and follows appropriate protocols. Makes programming changes in collaboration with providers.

• The RN follows the nursing process in assessing symptomatic patients and providing follow-through as needed. Giving instructions, makes follow-up appointments or taking patients to the ED.

• Proficient in identifying cardiac rhythms, pacemaker electrograms and operating programmers.

• Performs incision/wound assessments on new device patients. Removes stiches/staples as appropriate.

• Triages patients for remote alert notifications.

• Maintains programs and documents data in device management systems. Ensuring the various programs are completed timely and accurately.

• Real-time oversight of patients, to track quality metrics and help improve quality.

• The RN responds to urgent/emergent clinical situations when interrogating patients in-clinic

• Presentations to physicians and other stakeholders regarding quality of programs.

• Quality projects, in collaboration with the CV Admin team.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• 3-7 years of experience

• Associate Degree

• Registered Nurse, or Physicians Assistant (PA), or Advance Nurse Practitioner

Situated in Portsmouth, NH, Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a premier 234-bed acute care facility that offers exceptional healthcare services to the Seacoast region of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire. This hospital is the sole ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, making it an essential resource for the community. It boasts the region's only comprehensive heart and vascular program, along with 24/7 comprehensive neurosurgical and stroke clot retrieval programs for both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes. Portsmouth Regional Hospital is owned by HCA Healthcare, a respected healthcare provider that runs three hospitals, an ambulatory surgery center, two freestanding emergency rooms, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in New Hampshire. HCA Healthcare has 2,600 colleagues and 554 physicians on staff, provides $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and pays $43.8 million in taxes annually. Its other hospitals in New Hampshire include Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover. In 2023, a third freestanding emergency room is expected to open in Plaistow.

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.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Program Coord Cardiac Device opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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