ECMO Specialist, Heart Hospital, FT, Variable Shifts

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

In collaboration with perfusion and physician staff, in an acute, critical care inpatient setting, this role provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy. The specialist demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices and research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. This role incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment, and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. It identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities and incorporates them into the nursing process. Adherence to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization is required, 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) and provides care within the scope of their South Carolina license. The acute inpatient setting usually requires staff to be scheduled for a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call work. This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates only. Prisma Health Heart Hospital is South Carolina’s first comprehensive, freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program cares for critically ill patients suffering from acute illnesses such as heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and acute respiratory failure. This program manages patients on devices such as Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Patients on support are cared for in the Cardiovascular and Cardio-Pulmonary ICUs.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy
ECMO specialty device course and required CMEs to maintain proficiency
Licensed to practice as a RN or RT in South Carolina
Working knowledge of patient equip-suction, defibrillator, vitals
I-STAT point of care competency

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of intensive care experience may be considered.

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.
Follows laboratory procedure for handling specimens, processing test analyses and reporting results.
Assists 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.