ECMO Program Coordinator

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The MCS Coordinator is a registered nurse who plans, coordinates, and implements care for ECMO, cardiogenic shock (CS), and heart failure patients, as well as pre- and post-VAD patients, in inpatient and outpatient settings. The position has 24-hour accountability for nursing practice and coordination of care for ECMO/VAD patient populations. It coordinates human, fiscal, and other resources; supports personnel development; ensures compliance with regulatory and professional standards; contributes to strategic planning; and fosters collaborative relationships. The coordinator provides direct patient care as needed, including rotational on-call coverage, collaborates with other team leaders to share staff and resources, and assists with cross-training. The role also supports patient-specific care standards and service excellence to promote patient satisfaction.

The MCS program encompasses cardiac support therapies including ECMO, Impella for heart failure, ventricular assist devices (VAD), cardiogenic shock, and other related cardiac therapy programs at UAMS. The coordinator is responsible for developing the Cardiogenic Shock and LVAD programs and must maintain working knowledge of ECMO to cross-cover the MCS call rotation. 24/7 call responsibility is required, with potential rotation among MCS coordinators.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate's degree or nursing diploma.
• Valid Arkansas RN license.
• At least 1 year of registered nursing experience.
• Working knowledge of ECMO sufficient to cross-cover the MCS call rotation.
• Ability to meet the 24/7 call responsibility, with potential rotating call among MCS coordinators.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Three years of cardiovascular or ICU experience.
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and displaying data to promote change or improvement.
• Experience in program development or expansion to meet program needs.
• Experience developing standard work, protocols, or clinical guidelines.
• Advanced written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
• Expert clinical/professional knowledge in ECLS/ECMO/VAD/CS therapy.
• Expert knowledge and application of change management, performance improvement, and program development.
• Expert knowledge and application of research and evidence-based practice principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of the ECMO, VAD, and cardiogenic shock programs.
• Attend and participate in facility meetings.
• Support ECMO/VAD/CS process-improvement initiatives as needed.
• Participate actively in patient care and management of the related service.
• Participate in ECMO/VAD/heart failure data registries and ensure accurate, integrity-focused data entry.
• Review and analyze ECMO/VAD registry data and take action as needed to improve it.
• Participate in development and maintenance of VAD statistical databases, Intermacs, and other registries related to VAD services.
• Communicate with staff and physicians about administrative issues and follow up to resolve them.
• Take calls for the ECMO/VAD/CS program, including rotational 24/7 call coverage.
• Create educational materials to keep staff updated on MCS information.
• Assist with the annual skills fair.
• Coordinate care and resources for ECMO, CS, heart failure, and pre-/post-VAD patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide direct patient care as needed and assist with staff cross-training and resource sharing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement plan with up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree