Advanced Practice Provider (APRN/PA) - ECMO

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. seeks an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) with ECMO-specific critical care experience to support its ECMO Service Line.

The APP/PA will provide comprehensive patient care, collaborate with intensivists, perfusionists, and nursing staff, and educate families about ECMO therapy. Autonomy within established scope is possible, with opportunities to advance the ECMO program and participate in multidisciplinary rounds and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in critical care (ECMO experience preferred).
• Current licensure as APRN or PA in Florida.
• ACLS & BLS certification required; ECMO certification preferred.
• National certification required for PAs; APRNs with acute care credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to ECMO patients, including assessments and care plan development.
• Monitor ECMO parameters daily and troubleshoot complications.
• Perform bedside procedures (arterial/central lines; cannulation assistance) per guidelines.
• Collaborate with intensivists, perfusionists, and nursing staff to optimize outcomes.
• Educate families about ECMO therapy and address concerns.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and lab results to guide care decisions.
• Identify and report issues needing further assessment or intervention.
• Work autonomously and with a multidisciplinary team to manage care.

Skills

Critical care experience

ECMO principles

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

Florida APRN/PA licensure

ACLS & BLS certification

ECMO Specialist certification (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB SUMMARY -Extracorporeal Membranous Oxygenation (ECMO) Service

Tampa General Hospital seeks a skilled Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA) with specialized experience in cardiac critical care to support its ECMO 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 with Tampa General Hospital.

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.
• - 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 s.
• - 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.