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Clinical Nurse-ECMO

Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Sept 2024

About the role

Are you ready for the next step in your career with the #1 healthcare system in Indiana?

IU Health is currently seeking an Clinical Nurse-ECMO to support the Adult Cardiothoracic Critical Care Unit - Department at Methodist Hospital. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 12:00pm-8:00pm, no call, no weekends, no holidays! If you are a Registered Nurse looking for the next step in your career, apply today! (Information obtained from leader)

At IU Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed for you, which includes Medical-Dental-Vision, a matching 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement program, wellness program, and more!         

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. Provides nursing care to patients in cardiac or respiratory failure receiving ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). Includes monitoring and maintaining ECMO patients and rapid response for ECMO cannulation. Provides the management of oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal, maintains normal acid-base balance, and administers medications. Responsible for operating extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) equipment during procedures or therapy under the direction of a physician or perfusionist. Monitors the patient's status, ECMO circuit and pump functioning, and is responsible for identifying and correcting problems associated with ECMO procedures.

  • Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
  • Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
  • Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
  • Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
  • Critical care experience preferred.

  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

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