ECMO Specialist-RN (PRN)

Job Description - ECMO Specialist-RN (PRN) (24000305)DescriptionThe ECMO Specialist is a registered nurse who will function as an identified resource to staff in a service area to provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. The RN will incorporate all members of the healthcare team to plan and deliver patient care. Responsibilities include providing patient assessments and recommendations for continuity of care and successfully dealing with the most complex clinical problems as they relate to ECMO. The RN will demonstrate an expanded knowledge base through participation in program projects and activities. May be transferred into regular staffing as required for urgent/emergent situations.QualificationsMinimum EducationASN (Required)BSN (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience2 years related clinical experience in a comparable setting (Required)1 year pediatric/neonatal experience (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeSuccessful completion of hospital orientation at CNMC.Prior ECMO experience preferred.Successful completion of CNMC ECMO course required within 6 months of hire.Ability to organize, establish priorities, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Must be decisive and able to perform under tense, emotional, and stressful situations.Must have the ability to solve clinical situations to include patient conditions and needs.Must demonstrate compassion and a customer service orientation when dealing with families, patients, and co-workers.Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations.Basic computer skills a must; other computer skills to include entry-level Excel and database management preferred.Must maintain clinical skills and required continuing education credits for license.Required Licenses and CertificationsRegistered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesProfessional Practice/ResearchParticipate in Shared Leadership.Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey.Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).Participate in community activities.Assessment and PlanningGather physical and psychosocial data on patient/family and anticipate problems with changes in patient status.Review patient findings with ECMO physician.Contribute to the development of an individualized plan of care with patient and family.Review daily parameters with the ECMO physician; review recent lab values.Notify ECMO physician of abnormal laboratory values and/or change in clinical status of the patient.Able to access ECMO circuit function and troubleshoot as necessary.Plan of CareAssist in ECMO cannulation and decannulation.Able to provide priming and initiation of ECMO circuitry; maintain ECMO circuit, monitor patient's clinical status to include ACT levels, blood gases, and metabolic status while maintaining clinical parameters; maintain pump and arterial blood gases, ACT, and platelet parameters within daily parameter setting.Able to assist in integrating other extracorporeal support systems as needed.Facilitate ECMO equipment review and inventory process as defined by ECMO Leadership team; assist with data collection for ELSO database.Support clinical research activities by following established protocols, collect data, and assist part-time specialists to do the same.Provide regular in-service and update to part-time specialists and critical care staff.Evaluate Plan of CareIdentify and document the patient and family’s physical and emotional responses to care delivered.Accountable to establish, implement, communicate, and evaluate the interdisciplinary plan of care with outcomes.Participate in the annual review of ECMO policy and procedure manual.Assist ECMO program manager to plan, teach, and implement regular competency review per ECMO policy.Take initiative to act as a resource to others in the teaching/learning process.LeadershipRole model proficiency in ECMO skills, completeness of documentation, and organizational and prioritization skills necessary to complete assignments within acceptable time frames.Support department management decisions and promote a positive work environment.Strive to continuously improve operations through quality improvement and work to sustain results.Ensure accuracy of data, work, and information.Participate in performance improvement data collection, analysis, implementation, and ongoing evaluation.Take an active role in the orientation of new staff and assist unit preceptors in orientation of new staff.Organizational AccountabilitiesAnticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.Teamwork/CommunicationDemonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.Partner with all team members to achieve goals.Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.Performance Improvement/Problem-solvingContribute to a positive work environment.Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.Use resources efficiently.Search for less costly ways of doing things.SafetySpeak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication.Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and co-workers.Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act, and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.Primary Location : District of Columbia-WashingtonWork Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010Job : NursingOrganization : COE Hospital-Based SpecialtiesPosition Status : R (Regular) - O - PRNShift : NightWork Schedule : 7-7 PRNJob Posting : Oct 25, 2024, 9:33:16 PMFull-Time Salary Range : 75108.8 - 133099.2

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