Registered Nurse - ECMO

Job Title

Coordinates and provides family-centered nursing care to infants, children and adolescents, utilizing the nursing process.

Accountable for professional practice including independent nursing functions and delegated medical functions performed in collaboration with other health team members.

Position Summary

This is an MNA contract position.

Education Requirements: Informational Interview required. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current Minnesota RN licensure. Current BLS certification. One or more of the following: Completion of the ECMO for the Care Giver course, Experience at the bedside of an ECMO patient(s), Previous experience as an ECMO specialist.

Advanced critical care nursing skills: 3 years critical care experience with recent critical care experience in the NICU, CVCC or PICU within the last 5 years. Experience caring for a broad spectrum of critically ill patients in their current unit. Understanding of the principles of hemodynamics in clinical work (e.g., flow, resistance, perfusion, gas exchange). Understanding of the pharmacology of vasoactive drips.

Technically competent. NRP*** for ECMO specialists with NICU as home unit, PALS certification, Trauma class. Requirements expected to be met within 1 year of joining the team. Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., preceptor, mentor, CRN, Charge, Hemofiltration specialist, transport RN) - Demonstrates experience managing emergent or crisis situations effectively. - Exercises independent nursing judgment

Job applicants will be provided a clinical skills and knowledge self-assessment form to help them confirm readiness for the ECMO specialist role.

Physical Demands: Please click here to view the Physical Demands

The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full-time employment (40 standard hrs per week). Annual salaries for part-time positions will be prorated based on the employee's scheduled weekly hours in relation to the full-time standard. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs. In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

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