ECMO-Certified Cardiac ICU Nurse Specialist

Baptist-Health; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks an experienced RN to join the CVICU ECMO team. The role focuses on advanced life support, continuous nursing vigilance, and collaboration with perfusion and medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You'll provide direct ECMO/ ECLS care, monitor circuits, administer blood products, and participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives while upholding Baptist Health policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health and unit/department.
• 1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.
• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas. NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).

Responsibilities

• Provide critical nursing care for ECMO patients in CVICU and manage ECLS.
• Monitor and adjust ECMO equipment and circuits.
• Collaborate with physicians, perfusionists, and other healthcare team members.
• Document patient care and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in unit and organizational quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Nursing degree

Alabama RN license or eNLC license

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS

NRP

PALS

TNCC

Job description

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks an experienced RN to join the CVICU ECMO team. The role focuses on advanced life support, continuous nursing vigilance, and collaboration with perfusion and medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You'll provide direct ECMO/ ECLS care, monitor circuits, administer blood products, and participate in staff development and quality improvement initiatives while upholding Baptist Health policies.