Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) - ECMO

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tampa General Hospital is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) with cardiac critical care ECMO expertise to support its ECMO Service Line. The APP will assess, plan, and optimize care for ECMO patients and work with a multidisciplinary team to advance the program.

Valid Florida APRN or PA licensure is required, with ACCLS/BLS and ECMO experience preferred. The role offers autonomy within established scopes and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed APRN or PA in Florida with current credentials.
• Board certification or eligibility for PA or APRN in critical care preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; ECMO experience highly desired.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive ECMO patient care, including assessments and care plan adjustments.
• Monitor ECMO parameters daily and respond to complications such as bleeding or infection.
• Perform bedside procedures (arterial/central lines, cannulation support) as allowed.
• Collaborate with intensivists, perfusionists and nursing staff to optimize outcomes.
• Educate families about ECMO therapy and participate in clinical protocols.

Kenntnisse

Critical care

ECMO experience

Teamwork

Communication

EMR proficiency

Ausbildung

Florida APRN/PA license

ACLS & BLS certification

National PA certification

Acute Care / AGACNP required (APRN)

ECMO Specialist certification (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) - ECMO (250000N5)

Job Description

Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) - ECMO - ( 250000N5 )

Description

Tampa General Hospital seeks a skilled Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)orPhysician Assistant (PA) with specialized experience incardiac critical careto support itsECMO Service Line. This role focuses on providing comprehensive care to ECMO patients, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions. The APP will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care and contribute to advancing the ECMO program. The APP will have an opportunity to practice autonomously and collaboratively within their established scope. All TGH team members are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values in accordance withTampa GeneralHospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES—ECMO Service

• Provide comprehensive care to ECMO patients, including initial assessments, care plan development, and adjustment of ECMO settings based on clinical indicators.
• Monitor ECMO parameters daily, troubleshoot issues, and respond to complications such as bleeding, clotting, and infection.
• Perform bedside procedures (e.g., arterial lines, central lines, cannulation assistance) in line with institutional guidelines.
• Partner with intensivists, perfusionists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Act as a liaison between the healthcare team and patients’ families, providing education on ECMO therapy and addressing concerns.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and interpret lab results to guide patient care decisions.
• Requests, interprets and evaluates diagnostic and laboratory tests and takes appropriate actions as medically indicated in accordance with departmental protocols. Identifies and reports any specific signs and symptoms, problems or potential problems requiring further assessment, communication and/or intervention to promote positive outcomes.

Works autonomously as well as in collaboration with a variety of individuals to diagnose and manage clients' health care problems.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES—ECMO SERVICE

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a provider in critical care (direct ECMO experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of ECMO principles, including venovenous and venoarterial ECMO.
• Ability to perform advanced procedures such as arterial lines, central lines, and intubations (training provided if necessary).
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in managing high-acuity patients and navigating high-stress environments.

Demonstrates current knowledge and level of expertise utilizing evidence and theory-based practice, infection control standards and clinical evaluations in providing care to clients in clinic or hospital-based settings, as evidenced by following established protocols.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and electronic medical records (EMR) systems, preferably Epic

Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Outstanding customer service and conflict resolution abilities.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Acute Care or Adult Gerontology Acute Care required for APRN
• National certification is required for PAs
• ACLS & BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• ECMO Specialist certification preferred.
• Experience in cardiac critical care, pulmonology and/or critical care, cardiothoracic surgery, advance heart failure or a related specialty strongly preferred.

Extremely motivated new graduates may be considered for a position in our APP fellowship program to support their transition to practice.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Advance Practice Provider