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Job Summary
In collaboration with perfusion and physician staff, in an acute, critical care inpatient setting, provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care related to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation [ECMO] therapy. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit, and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to: licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control and medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, DHEC, CMS). Provides care within the scope of their South Carolina license. The acute inpatient setting usually requires staff to be scheduled for a significant amount of shift, weekend, holiday, and/or on-call work.Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Manages and assists with cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation).
Maintains accurate records of cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO, as a permanent copy of the medical record.
Follows laboratory procedure for handling specimens, processing test analyses and reporting results.
Assists in patient transport activities and manages cardio-pulmonary support devices, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) during patient transport process.
Provides direct patient care for patients within scope of practice.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Associate degree in Nursing or Respiratory Therapy
Experience - ECMO specialty device course and required CMEs to maintain proficiency
In Lieu Of
Three (3) years of intensive care experience may be considered.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Licensed to practice as a RT in the state the team member is working OR Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of patient equip-suction, defibrillator, vitals
I-STAT point of care competency
Work Shift
Night (United States of America)Location
Greenville Memorial HospitalFacility
1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment
10086166 Mechanical Circulatory SupportShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.