What are the responsibilities and job description for the 131634 - Clinical Nurse-ECMO position at Indiana University Health System?
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Purpose, Kindness, Excellence and Team are the foundation which crafts our culture and are the guiding principles which build the framework for all our relationships at IU Health. Whether you are at Methodist Hospital a Level One Trauma Center or University Hospital which offers the latest advances in cancer research and leading-edge care, as a Clinical Operations Manager with IU Health you will have a uniquely exciting setting to apply your leadership skills.
Are you interested in having a positive impact on lives of patients, their families, and the community? Working on the Methodist Hospital ECMO team will provide just that opportunity! This position is a PRN role. Patients are placed on Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) for acute, reversible cardiac and/or pulmonary failure. These patients are managed in the Cardiovascular unit.
The Adult ECMO Program is a member of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO). We are designated as a Center of Excellence, which demonstrates excellence in providing ECLS therapy. We are the largest ECMO center in the state of Indiana and are 10th in the U.S. for ECMO patient volume with continued outcomes better than the national averages for lung and cardiac support.
The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. Provides nursing care to patients in cardiac or respiratory failure receiving ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). Includes monitoring and maintaining ECMO patients and rapid response for ECMO cannulation. Provides the management of oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal, maintains normal acid-base balance, and administers medications. Responsible for operating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) equipment during procedures or therapy under the direction of a physician or perfusionist. Monitors the patient's status, ECMO circuit and pump functioning, and is responsible for identifying and correcting problems associated with ECMO procedures.
- Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- Critical care experience preferred.
As the most comprehensive medical system in Indiana, IU Health offers many different career opportunities as you grow professionally. IU Health also offers a large benefits package, PTO, 401k match and several other programs to meet your needs. This is just a few reasons why applying for your career with IU Health is a good choice.
Job Category: Nursing
Posting Date: 2025-01-07T19:33:20 00:00
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Night
Locations: 1701 N Senate Blvd Indianapolis IN 46202
