Mechanical Circulatory Support Nurse

Job Details

Job Summary and Responsibilities

• Proficiently cares for and assists in the patient and MCS device in which the patient is currently on.
• Proficiently performs safety checks on MCS devices and understands the appropriate steps when an unexpected or emergency situation occurs.
• Maintains pump integrity; monitors circuit volume and administers products, medications and/or volumes as ordered; monitors anticoagulation, electrolyte acid-base balance and blood gas composition volumes and adjusts MCS device to maintain physician orders.
• With the MCS coordinator, Intensivist APRN or perfusion sets up and primes ECMO circuits; initiates and maintains extracorporeal life support according to protocols.
• Assists with logistics of cannulation, decannulation, and in-house transport of patients on MCS.
• Manages planned and emergent disruption of MCS. Assists with the replacement of components under normal and emergent conditions.
• Proficiently and Safely recovers and takes care of open heart surgeries, vascular and thoracic surgeries.

Requirements

• Active RN license to practice in the state of Arkansas
• 1 year of experience as an RN/Charge RN in a CVICU/MCS setting
• Certified in the following roles: charge nurse & preceptor must be proficient in the following device/surgeries: ECMO, LVAD, impella, CRRT, IABP, swan ganz, and recovery of open heart surgery
• BLS through the American Heart Association is required
• ACLS through the American Heart Association is required

Qualifications

Nursing excellence starts with you.

What makes a successful Mechanical Circulatory Support Nurse at CHI St Vincent Health?

• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Efficient
• Good Listener
• Organized
• Problem-Solver

Skills

Skills not specified

Benefits

Dependent Care

Financial Future

Balanced Life

Well-Being

Pay and Recognition