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ECMO Program Coordinator

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The MCS Coordinator is a registered nurse who plans, coordinates, and implements care for ECMO, cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and pre- and post-VAD patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, in accordance with the nursing process. The role has 24-hour accountability for nursing practice and coordination of care for ECMO/VAD patient populations, and includes coordinating human, fiscal, and other resources; developing personnel; ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards; strategic planning; and fostering collaborative relationships. The coordinator participates in direct patient care as needed, including rotational on-call coverage, and collaborates with other team leaders on staffing and resources, including cross-training staff. The position supports patient-specific care standards and service excellence. It also contributes to development of the Cardiogenic Shock and LVAD programs and requires working knowledge of ECMO to provide cross-coverage for the MCS call rotation. 24/7 call responsibility is required, with potential to rotate call with other MCS coordinators.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate degree or nursing diploma.
  • Valid Arkansas RN license.
  • At least 1 year of registered nursing experience.
  • Expert clinical/professional knowledge in ECLS/ECMO/VAD/CS therapy.
  • Expert knowledge and application of change management.
  • Knowledge of performance improvement and program development.
  • Expert knowledge and application of research and evidence-based practice principles.
  • Availability for required 24/7 call responsibility, with potential rotating call coverage.
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

  • BSN degree.
  • 3 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 interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in 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 related services.
  • Participate in ECMO/VAD/heart failure data registries, prioritizing accurate and 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 pertaining to VAD services.
  • Communicate with staff and physicians on administrative issues and follow up to close them out.
  • Take calls for the ECMO/VAD/CS program.
  • Create educational materials to keep staff updated on MCS information.
  • Assist with the yearly skills fair.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Coordinate patient care and related resources across inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Participate in direct patient care as needed, including rotational on-call coverage.
  • Collaborate with team leaders on sharing staff and resources and assist with staff cross-training.
  • Support patient-specific care standards and service excellence standards.

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 contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
  • 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.

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