ECMO Specialist, Heart and Vascular Institute, FT, Nights

Job Summary

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

About the Role

Collaborates with perfusion and physician staff in an acute, critical care inpatient setting to provide clinical direction for all aspects of patient care related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation [ECMO] therapy. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to: licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, DHEC, CMS).

Responsibilities

• Manages and assists with cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
• Maintains accurate records of cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO, as a permanent copy of the medical record.
• Fulfills laboratory procedure for handling specimens, processing test analyses and reporting results.
• Affords assistance in patient transport activities and manages cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) during patient transport process.
• Provides direct patient care for patients within scope of practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Associate degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy.
• Experience: ECMO specialty device course and required CMEs to maintain proficiency.
• In lieu of three (3) years of intensive care experience, may be considered.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a RN or RT in South Carolina.

Skills

• Working knowledge of patient equip-suction, defibrillator, vitalsI-STAT point of care competency.

Benefits

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates only. Please review details here.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Night (United States of America)