RN MICU Full Time Weekend Nights

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated ECMO Specialist to join their team in a dynamic inpatient setting. This role involves administering high-intensity care to patients with complex medical needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will collaborate closely with a skilled team, utilizing advanced equipment and protocols to monitor and respond to patient conditions. If you are passionate about critical care and looking to make a significant impact in patient lives, this opportunity offers a rewarding environment where your expertise will be valued and developed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing school with current RN license.
• Minimum of 1-year nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care for patients requiring ECMO services.
• Collaborate with medical staff for effective care planning.
• Document patient care accurately and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Advocacy

Clinical Assessment

Nursing Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree

Tools

ECMO Equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Administers patient care in an inpatient setting for patients with advanced illnesses or injuries requiring complex, timely, and intense care to stabilize their medical condition. These units require a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio and highly trained team members with advanced skills.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

1. Demonstrates critical knowledge, skills, and judgment to care for patients requiring complex assessment, therapies, high-intensity interventions, and continuous nursing vigilance.
2. Utilizes assessment data to anticipate and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
3. Identifies and prioritizes information for immediate, evidence-based, patient-focused action.
4. Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets electronic displays, and responds to life-saving situations following standards and protocols.
5. Assesses patient needs, develops and revises individualized care plans, and evaluates patient progress.
6. Builds respectful relationships with team members and patients, respecting diversity.
7. Acts as a patient and family advocate.
8. Provides age-appropriate care, serving as a preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinician as needed.
9. Collaborates with medical staff and interdisciplinary teams for effective care planning and management.
10. Documents patient care accurately, including assessments, education, medications, treatments, and safety measures.
11. Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and equipment use.
12. Prioritizes patient care based on Evidence-Based Practice Standards.
13. Delegates tasks appropriately, communicates effectively, and provides compassionate care.
14. Maintains awareness of legal issues and patient rights.

Specific Essential Functions for ECMO Specialist

1. Provides staffing for ECMO services, working under the direction of unit leadership and in collaboration with the healthcare team.
2. Ensures proper perfusion, acid-base balance, and hemodynamic stability for ECMO patients.
3. Performs technical skills efficiently and safely, troubleshooting crises and emergencies.
4. Operates ECMO equipment, monitors, and optimizes the circuit, and administers blood products and medications as ordered.
5. Manages ECMO during transport and ensures continuous coverage.
6. Attends mandatory simulations and maintains equipment and supplies.

Other Related Functions

• Contributes to team knowledge, quality improvement, and professional development.
• Participates in committees, peer reviews, mentoring, and coaching.
• Maintains a safe, organized work environment and engages in ongoing education.

Performs additional duties as assigned, including supporting other units when not providing ECMO services.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved nursing school.
• Meets competency requirements for Orlando Health and the specific department/unit.

Licensure/Certification

• Current Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate license.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC as required for specific units.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-year nursing experience unless approved by AVP or higher.