Registered Nurse; RN - Med Surg

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $57-74 per hour at Community Medical Centers summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) ECMO ICU at Community Medical Centers specializes in managing ECMO machines and providing critical care to severely ill patients, including those undergoing open-heart surgery. The role involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, patient assessment, device management, and education on ECMO therapy. Candidates require specialized training, relevant experience, and current nursing licenses to support high-quality care in a Level I Trauma center setting.
Community Medical Centers is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) ECMO ICU for a nursing job in Fresno, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ECMO ICU

• Discipline: RN

• Duration:
Ongoing

• 36 hours per week

• Shift: 12 hours, nights

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Employment Type:

Staff
Overview:
* All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA
* Community Medical Centers has been providing central California with the highest level of care available in the region. Community Regional Medical Center measures up with top hospitals nationally and is the 3rd largest in California! With 685 beds, we are home to the only comprehensive Burn and Level I Trauma center between Los Angeles and Sacramento. The 56,000 square-foot emergency department is one of the largest and busiest in California!

We have an 84-bed Level III NICU and plan to significantly expand pediatric specialty care. Our hospital serves 2.5 million people within 9 counties, averaging a daily census of 641 patients. We're affiliated with UCSF as a teaching facility; trained 3,000 Medical Doctor's to date plus continuous invests in research and training grants. Responsibilities:
The RN Critical Care Specialist is a technical specialist trained to manage the ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) system and the clinical needs of patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed, ECMO-trained physician. This includes the management and monitoring of the ECMO machine, as well as circuit management and medical and mechanical emergencies. This role will care for open-heart surgery patients as assigned and manage other extracorporeal and critical care devices, such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), Impella, and balloon pumps.

Works closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care and ensure the best outcomes for critically ill patients. Accountabilities
1. Manage and monitor ECMO machines and circuits, ensuring proper functioning and troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
2. Assess and evaluate patient physiological and hemodynamic statuses, making appropriate adjustments to ECMO settings and flow rates to maintain normal body functions.
3. Administer medications, blood products, and other treatments specific to ECMO therapy.
4. Perform frequent, complex assessments of patients, including vital signs, laboratory values, and neurological statuses.
5. Collaborate with physicians, Respiratory Care Practitioners, Perfusionists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients on ECMO.
6. Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families regarding the ECMO procedure, equipment, and anticipated outcomes.
7. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research related to ECMO therapy.
8. Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
9. Provide care to critically ill patients, including open-heart surgery patients, as assigned.
10. Manage extracorporeal devices, such as CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy).11. Manage pump devices, such as Impella and Balloon pumps.
12. Provide education to patients and staff related to devices or clinical needs/care of critically ill patients.
13. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a healthcare-related field OR maintains national certification related to nursing specialty requiredo…