Coordinator-ECMO

Job Title: Coordinator

Location: RWJ New Brunswick

Department: Pediatric ECMO

Req#: 0000188591

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annual

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Responsible for clinical and administrative duties related to the ECMO program,

Coordinates daily operations of the ECMO program

Provides clinical supervision of the ECMO specialists while they are caring for ECMO patients

Provides direct patient care for ECMO patients as needed

Develops and implements procedural guidelines for the ECMO program

Oversees setup and priming of ECMO pump

Collaborates with ECMO directors and physicians to ensure thorough communication and quality performance among team members

Assesses and maintains competencies of ECMO staff

Monitors ECMO program budget

Determine ECMO equipment and supply needs and works with materials management to ensure their availability at all times

Reviews and collects clinical data related to ECMO patients

Maintains ELSO registry and reporting documentation

Collaborates with nursing leadership to coordinate ECMO specialist coverage schedule

Actively works to build the ECMO program

Collaborates with ECMO physicians to ensure thorough communication and quality performance among team members

Call hours to cover consultations

Development Management of Personnel

Trains and mentors ECMO specialists, including coordinating ongoing education

Monitors and supervises ECMO specialists care as needed

Coordinates with unit director to participate in the annual performance review process for each ECMO specialist

Data Management

Reviews and analyzes clinical data related to ECMO and conducts quality improvement initiatives as appropriate

Maintains ELSO registry and reporting documentation

Conducts and supporting clinical research projects

Professional Growth

Attends formal educational seminars classes to enhance knowledge base on both administrative and clinical issues,

Acts as a Mentor to ECMO specialists,

Presents educational seminars to staff as appropriate

Actively participates in state and national professional organizations

Demonstrates awareness of safety, security, life safety, emergency preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies,

Adheres to Standard Precautions

Adheres to Safety and Infection Control policies

Attends mandatory in services

Helps maintain a safe and clean patient/work environment

Follows incident reporting procedures

Ensures that appropriate standards of practice follow corporate compliance guidelines, and that results of accreditation surveys and licensure reviews by NJSDOH and TJC are satisfactory,

Acts in an ethical and legal manner and assures that all actions are in the best interest of both patients and the hospital,

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary:

EDUCATION

Licensed to practice as a professional nurse in the State of New Jersey,

Baccalaureate degree in nursing required, Master s Preferred

National Certification expected in required specialty, within 1 year of hire

EXPERIENCE

At least 3 years of NICU Level III or PICU experience,

3-5 years ECMO Specialist Experience

Prior experience as an ECMO Coordinator preferred

INTERRELATIONSHIPS

Effective interpersonal skills for interactions with ECMO staff, physicians, nursing, patients and administrative staff

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

A physical condition is required that permits reaching and mobility around the entire institution,

Intact vision and speech are required as well as hearing sufficient to perform essential job responsibilities,

In addition, must be able to function under rapidly changing and stressful conditions,

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Exposure to blood, excrement and odors,

Exposure to infectious and communicable diseases,

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer