ECMO Specialist - RN -Cardiac ECMO Full-time Nights

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking an experienced ECMO Specialist - RN to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for monitoring and managing ECMO circuits, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, making a significant impact on patient care. With a commitment to employee well-being, the organization provides competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare and ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

401(k) Matching

Lifecycle Benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Bachelor's degree and ECMO experience preferred.
• Must have BLS and ACLS certifications and Illinois RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust ECMO circuits to maintain patient-specific parameters.
• Assist in staff training and ensure compliance with ELSO guidelines.

Skills

Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Troubleshooting Skills

ECMO Circuit Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing

Tools

ECMO Circuits

CRRT

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description
ECMO Specialist - RN reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• An experienced Registered Nurse, who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving on a given shift.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Monitors, operates, and adjusts ECMO circuits and the components to maintain patient specific parameters
• Continually assess and evaluate ECMO circuit and troubleshoot any difficulties
• Assist team members with cannulation and responds to eCPR, SHOCK, and lung rescue calls
• Able to set up and prime ECMO circuits independently
• Completed shift audit of not in use circuits and equipment to ensure seamless deployment
• Competent in troubleshooting skills within circuit
• Independent intra/inter hospital transport as part of interdisciplinary
• Confidently differentiate physiology for VV and VA ECMO indications
• Partner with ECMO Coordinators and Physician Leadership to advance the ECMO program within and across NM system
• Assist in staff training and competencies and quality and outcome review to ensure alignment with the ELSO guidelines
• Adheres to established system policies and procedures related to ECMO management
• Acts as a resource to the interdisciplinary team for safe management of ECMO circuit
• Establish connection for CRRT to the ECMO Circuit
• Maintain scheduled pre and post oxygenator gases and necessary laboratory monitoring
• Complete required shift documentation regarding patients progress
• Completes necessary billing documents and data capture for database management and improvement of quality outcome measurement
• Maintains and completes necessary bi-annual competencies and trainings per ELSO guidelines
  
  

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required
• Registered Professional Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois required
• BLS – American Heart Association
• ACLS – American Heart Association
  
  

Preferred:

• 2 years of CTICU experience
• CCRN for nursing
  
  

Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.