The RN ECMO is responsible for the care of any patient on ECMO, extracorporeal support or mechanical circulatory devices. The RN ECMO's role is to ensure patient safety and adhere to Hospital ECMO/Mechanical Circulatory guidelines and protocols. The RN ECMO focuses on safe, effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The RN ECMO is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The RN ECMO supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN ECMO has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. The RN ECMO focuses on patient and family comforts, education, and satisfaction. The RN ECMO applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff.

Required:

• One year as a Registered Nurse in a neonatal, pediatric or adult critical care setting as assigned
• Diploma
• Registered Nurse

Desired:

• Two years in a critical care setting.
• Bachelor Degree