Job Description
The ECMO 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.
The ECMO Coordinator provides clinical services to patients and support services to the ECMO program. This position makes referrals to external clinicians or treatment programs or other community resources, as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocol. The ECMO Coordinator will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate quality care and provide clinical expertise to the campus’ ECMO program. (S)he will apply scientific basis/evidenced-based practice towards clinical practice, as appropriate to his/her clinical licensure.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in the development of individualized plans of care based upon diagnoses/health history problems with consideration of patient’s culture, age, and, developmental level.
- Serves as a liaison between Nursing, 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 patient’s 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 program’s 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.
Qualifications
Required:
- Registered/licensed in the State of Illinois as Registered Nurse
- Baccalaureate degree required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- At least two years of practice in a Critical Care/ICU setting
Preferred:
- Master’s degree
- Specialty certification such as Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS)
- Previous experience as an ECMO Specialist and/or Unit 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.
If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
