MCS Program Nurse Leader - ECMO & VAD Care

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) program, including ECMO, LVAD, and other temporary devices. This role collaborates with Cardiovascular Services executives, surgeons, cardiologists and nursing leadership to optimize patient care across the continuum.

The position focuses on staff education, program development, quality and performance improvement, and Joint Commission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical circulatory assist patients.
• RN license in the state where the team member works.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical leadership and education related to MCS devices for staff, physicians, perfusionists and other disciplines.
• Oversees education plan for MCS patients and assists with program strategic planning.
• Leads quality improvement and performance improvement initiatives within the MCS program.
• Oversees Joint Commission readiness, surveys, policies, and data systems.
• Oversees data collection and analysis (ELSO database; program dashboards) to monitor performance.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education & training

Quality improvement

Data analysis

ECMO expertise

Nursing supervision

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Prisma Health seeks an experienced leader to oversee the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) program, including ECMO, LVAD, and other temporary devices. This role collaborates with Cardiovascular Services executives, surgeons, cardiologists and nursing leadership to optimize patient care across the continuum.

The position focuses on staff education, program development, quality and performance improvement, and Joint Commission readiness.