REGISTERED NURSE- University Hospital- ECMO

Aseptically set up, prime, initiate, manage and discontinue ECLS systems on all patient populations, ages, and complex diagnoses while in a full range of patient care settings including surgical, cardiovascular, pediatric cardiothoracic and neonatal intensive care units, adult and pediatric cardiac cath labs, adult and pediatric operating room settings. Participate in ground/air external ECLS transports.

ECLS charge responsibilities including monitoring/triaging ECLS referrals, coordinating and monitoring daily ECLS operations, ECLS reference to nursing and medical leads with the clinical settings.

This position requires standing/walking/positioning/pulling/lifting of heavy patients and objects (ECMO circuitry/carts).

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular positions shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties.

• Current Michigan RN license.
• BLS certification.
• A minimum of two (2) years current, direct care ICU experience.
• Successful completion of UMHS ECMO didactics and bedside competency within 6 months of of start.
• Self motivation, independence and initiative are required qualities along with a willingness and interest in learning new procedures and applications of ECLS support.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• BSN preferred
• one year of current ECMO specialist experience.
• Minimum 1 year of unit charge nurse experience.

This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.

Hours: 36
Shift: Night shift, 12 hour shifts
Location: University Hospital- ECMO