Registered Nurse Nights - ECMO

Registered Nurse - FT
- Nights 3:3 - ECMO - 21105

US:

TX:

Edinburg | Full Time

Posted 3 days ago

DHR Health - US:

TX:

Edinburg
- Nights - 3x3

Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for departmental specific patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission.

Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required (BSN preferred)
  Current registered nurse’s license in the State of Texas required.
  Current BLS certification required
  ACLS certification required
  2-5 years ICU clinical experience
  ECMO experience preferred
  Completion of or eligibility for national ECMO certification within 1 year of meeting required hours.
  Sensitivity to cultural and language differences
  Good written and verbal communication skills
  Ability to read, write and speak English
  Spanish proficiency preferred
  Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition by the American Nurses Association (2016): “the essential core of practice for the registered nurse to deliver holistic, patient-focused care.” Ability to utilize the best nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers and providing education to patients and/or significant others.
  
  The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position.
  Critical thinking skills
  Proficient in handling and troubleshooting patient monitoring equipment
  Proficient with computer documentation systems
  Effective communicator
  Basic introductory knowledge of ECMO concepts and equipment
  Proficiency with ECMO circuit settings adjustments, including heat exchanger temperature, pump flow, sweep gas
  Maintenance of current knowledge of ECMO procedures, techniques and research
  Adhering to DHR Health, ECMO Program policies, procedures, standards of care and continuous quality improvement activities under the direction of the ECMO Clinical Coordinator and Medical director
  Function independently and collaboratively as an expert clinician in extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO) care
  Coordinate the care of patients requiring ECMO and their families across the continuum of acuity to ensure consistent family-centered care
  Active participation with ECMO cart and safety checks
  Specialist must attend monthly simulation lab and other educational opportunities as assigned.
  Demonstrates accurate assessment skills, appropriate to the age of the patient, based on scientific facts and principles.
  Performs initial assessment and completes required documentation within organizational standards.
  Performs and documents ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention.
  Participates in the identification and clarification of patient needs, as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  Incorporates patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes.
  Implements physician’s orders in a safe and accurate…