ECMO RN

ECMO RNDes Moines, IowaMercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterApply (ShareEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookMoreGoogle + Tumblr Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.Employment Type: Part TimeDepartment: Cardiac Surgery ICU (CSICU)Hours/Pay Period: 40Requisition ID 2022-234908 Employment Type Part Time Hours/Pay Period 40 Shift Night Weekly Schedule Nights Remote No Category ICU NurseAlready a CommonSpirit Employee? (DetailsOverviewMercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping individuals live their best life.With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and beyond.MercyOnes Central Iowa Region includes medical centers in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals MercyOne Childrens Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines.ResponsibilitiesGENERAL SUMMARY: Assumes responsibility and accountability for assigned ECMO patients. Manages the ECLS pump.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Demonstrates clinical competency and technical knowledge in the delivery and management of Extracorporeal Life Support including initiation of ECLS, circuit management, anticoagulation management, delivery of ACLS medications and blood products as needed, and continuous monitoring of appropriate physiologic data.Must be capable of priming circuits, changing circuits, adapting circuits as needed and transporting ECLS patients.May be required to assist with data collection.Must be capable of managing ECLS patients via a1:1 or 1:2 Specialist to pump ratioMust be willing to serve as a resource to other hospital services (nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, respiratory, etc.), and the surrounding community by way of education and outreach.Will be required to take regular call.May be asked to present at M&M (mortality and morbidity) conference and provide technical education to the ECLS team and others as requested.Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient care.Audits patient records to ensure accuracy of patient care documentation and associated billing.Utilizes critical thinking to make independent decisions and assumes responsibility for understanding the condition of assigned patients.Assesses needs of patients and families, provides appropriate education, and makes necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.Continues professional development by involvement in professional activities that enhance ECLS practices by sharing knowledge through networking and research.Utilizes a holistic approach (considering psychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.Consistently delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of tegrates and demonstrates CORE values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of Mercy One Des Moines. Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to others views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above individual interests.Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.Demonstrates patient and workplace safety by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting concerns or potential problems immediately.QualificationsMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED : Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse or respiratory therapist, or critical care paramedic issued/defined by the State of IowaACLS certified1 year of critical care experienceRecommendation by Market Director of Critical Care Service, Nursing Unit Director, ECMO Coordinator, and/or ECLS Medical DirectorAttend and satisfy all of the requirements of a formal course of study that is based upon the guidelines and recommendations set forth by the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO), designed by the ECLS Program Coordinator, and approved by the ECLS Program Medical plete (72) hours of supervised ECLS case management experienceFirst (36) hours obtained with a qualified preceptor at the pumpRemaining (36) hours obtained as the primary pump specialist with a veteran specialist as the patients bedside RNSatisfactorily participate in an introductory (8) hour ECLS competency simulation workshop verified by the ECLS Coordinator and ECLS Medical Director.Nursing excellencestarts with you.Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philoosophies with the following:We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with hollistic, persaonalized care for the bod, mind and spirit.We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - thne you have found your career fit with us!Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit. Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing OfficerYour Possible Career PathThis is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. 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