Shift Supervisor-Registered Nurse-ECMO

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC's Children\'s ECMO and Neurophysiology Lab is seeking a Shift Supervisor-Registered Nurse-ECMO to provide expert patient care and supervise ECMO operations. This role initiates, monitors, and maintains ECMO systems, directing daily nursing unit activities while ensuring safety and quality care.

The ideal candidate holds a valid RN license with at least two years of RN experience and one year in clinical settings; BSN and PALS are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN for two (2) years. Minimum one (1) year clinical RN experience required.
• Valid RN license.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and effective operation of ECMO circuits, including initiation, monitoring, blood sampling, anticoagulation management, gas/pump flow adjustments, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and intervene promptly for ECMO complications; communicate accurate reports to the ECMO coordinator and physician.
• Supervise nursing staff on assigned units, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, and adherence to policies and standards.
• Direct the daily operation of assigned areas or units, including supply/equipment readiness and compliance with nursing and hospital standards.
• Mentor and train new personnel, provide clinical guidance, and contribute to staff evaluations.
• Maintain ECMO competencies, stay current with evolving practices, and participate in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve on hospital committees, councils, or task forces to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Provide patient and family education; manage sensitive and stressful clinical situations with professionalism and compassion.
• Demonstrate and model core standards of exceptional customer service, leadership, and collaboration.

Skills

ECMO procedures

Nursing supervision

Patient education

Communication with physicians

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00054641

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

Children's ECMO and Neurophysiology Lab

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Shift Supervisor-Registered Nurse-ECMO

Job Summary:

Provides expert patient care and serves as both a clinical and supervisory resource for ECMO and nursing staff. Initiates, monitors, and maintains extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) systems according to established protocols, while directing the daily operation of assigned nursing areas or units. Ensures safe and effective ECMO support, troubleshoots and intervenes in circuit complications, and communicates timely updates to the ECMO team, patients, and families. Functions as a lead ECMO specialist and supervises staff to ensure quality care, appropriate staffing, and adherence to standards of practice. Collaborates with nurse managers, clinical directors, and medical staff to resolve issues, support staff development, and maintain high performance in patient care delivery.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

• Licensed as RN for two (2) years. Minimum one (1) year clinical RN experience required.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:

• Valid RN license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of RN experience in specified area, BSN and PALS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In depth knowledge of ECMO procedures and nursing standards of practice. Ability to mentor, supervise, and evaluate staff performance. Competency in patient/family education and effective communication with patients, physicians, and registered nurses. Knowledge of computer systems and electronic health records. Ability to organize schedules, resources and workflows across units.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe and effective operation of ECMO circuits, including initiation, monitoring, blood sampling, anticoagulation management, gas/pump flow adjustments, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and intervene promptly for ECMO complications; communicate accurate reports to the ECMO coordinator and physician.
• Supervise nursing staff on assigned units, ensuring appropriate staffing, training, and adherence to policies and standards.
• Direct the daily operation of assigned areas or units, including supply/equipment readiness and compliance with nursing and hospital standards.
• Mentor and train new personnel, provide clinical guidance, and contribute to staff evaluations.
• Maintain ECMO competencies, stay current with evolving practices, and participate in ongoing research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve on hospital committees, councils, or task forces to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
• Provide patient and family education; manage sensitive and stressful clinical situations with professionalism and compassion.
• Demonstrate and model core standards of exceptional customer service, leadership, and collaboration.

The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety consider