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.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Hours: 36
Shift: Night shift, 12 hour shifts
Location: University Hospital- ECMO
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
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