Job Description

The ECMO NURSE COORDINATOR reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an individualized plan of care based upon nursing diagnoses/problems with consideration of patients culture, age, and, developmental level.
• Serves as a liaison between Perfusion, Respiratory Therapy, and other consultative services to ensure proper collaboration and management of care.
• Collaborates with Physical Therapy and ECMO Specialists to ensure safe ambulation and physical activity of patient according to the patients needs and plan of care.
• Serves as communication link between patient, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate and assist with the supervision of ECMO Specialists to ensure proper standards of care have been met.
• Provide direct orientation and ongoing training of the ECMO Specialists, and ensure all ECMO Specialists receive and complete continuing education.
• Assists in the development of the ECMO programs policies and procedures.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are readily available, and maintain the proper functioning of equipment.
• May require on-call responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Baccalaureate degree in nursing
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Specialty certification such as Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).
• At least two years of practice in a Critical Care/ICU setting.

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree in nursing.
• Previous experience as an ECMO Specialist and/or Nursing Coordinator.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.