Advanced ECLS Specialist

Additional Information About the Role Location: St. Louis Children’s Hospital, One Children’s Place, St. Louis, MO 63110 Must have at least 2 years of ECMO experience and at least 4 years of ICU nursing experience. Benefits eligible 36 hours per week Day/Night Rotation; 12hr shifts Weekend & Holiday Rotation Additional Preferred Requirements Trained in AKRT Prior leadership and/or preceptor/mentor experience Role Purpose Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for extracorporeal life support (ECLS) patients. Responds to routine and emergency needs of ECLS patients and supports a team of specialists providing care for ECLS patients. Responsibilities Demonstrates expertise in caring for the most critical patients by monitoring the ECLS circuit and patient status and responding to the needs of the patient on ECLS. Monitors the ECLS patient and circuit to anticipate and prevent potential problems. Identifies and corrects problems associated with ECLS procedures. Responds to routine or emergency ECLS needs. Serves as a resource to and supports bedside specialists providing care for ECLS patients. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to develop a plan of care. Assists with planning, conducting, and evaluating educational activities regarding extracorporeal life support for professionals, patients and families, and the public. Contributes to quality initiatives and the development and maintenance of policies and procedures of ECLS. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's Experience 2-5 years Licenses & Certifications Basic Cardiovascular Life Sup RN Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Nursing Experience 5-10 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications Cert/Lic in Area of Expertise Respiratory Care Practitioner Benefits and Legal Statement At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well‑being. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary. *Not all benefits apply to all jobs The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs