RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates activities surrounding the operations of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) program.

• Participates in the assessment and evaluation of staff and program performance.

• Serves as a liaison between ECMO-Trained Registered Nurses & Respiratory Therapists, Perfusion, Department Leadership, Physicians, and Hospital Administration.

• Plans, coordinates, and collaborates with team members in the development and implementation of effective staff education, patient education, and patient care programs.

• Facilitates the management of the ECMO patient population to promote efficient, cost-effective, quality care to both the patient and the institution.

• Ensures compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines and other regulatory agencies.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking,

• Frequent: standing, sitting, walking.

• Occasional: pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds of force, carrying the usual weight of 10 pounds up to 25 pounds, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, squatting, twisting body, lifting the usual weight of 25 pounds with assistance, reaching above, at, and below shoulder level.

• Infrequent: repetitive arm/hand motions.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and communicable diseases.

• Work environment is fast-paced due to multiple demands.

• Requires the ability to flex hours to meet department needs.

• Requires some outer island travel.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State license as a Registered Nurse.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

• Current BLS certification

• Current ACLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years Cardiac Intensive Cardiac Unit (ICU) nursing experience

• Prior experience with leading teams and program development.

• Experience with the setup, priming, and initiation of centrifugal pump-based ECMO, VAD, and Cardio-pulmonary equipment preferred.

• Experience with both veno-arterial, veno-venous, and hybrid modes of ECMO support preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of ELSO Guidelines for ECMO programs preferred.

• Strong leadership abilities demonstrated through communication, education, and management preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet