MCS Program Coordinator - Adult ECMO

Saint Francis Health System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking an experienced MCS Program Coordinator to coordinate care for mechanical circulatory support patients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, extensive critical care experience, and the ability to educate patients and families. This pivotal role requires independent decision-making and a strong ability to work in a collaborative healthcare environment. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership and critical care work experience.
• Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License required.
• Knowledge of post-implant management including complications and interventions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates potential MCS patients and collaborates with physicians.
• Educates MCS candidates and their caregivers about risks and care.
• Participates in the development of educational materials for staff.

Skills

Knowledge of regulations and processes of INTERMACS

Ability to assess patient understanding

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)

Job description

Overview

The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program Coordinator coordinates the care and education of MCS device patients and their families from pre-operative contact through the post-operative period.

Minimum Education

Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License. Basic Life Support (BLS). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) license preferred.

Work Experience

Minimum 3 years of progressive leadership and related critical care work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of regulations, requirements, and processes of INTERMACS, IRB and data management. Knowledge of post-implant management including medications, complications, interventions, and discharge planning. Knowledge of current theories, principles, practices, standards, emerging technologies, techniques, and approaches in the nursing profession. Ability to assess the patient’s understanding of and willingness to learn about MCS. Ability to prepare documentation in an organized, accurate, and clear manner. Ability to coordinate the care of MCS recipient throughout the spectrum of care including inpatient and outpatient settings to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional rehabilitation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Evaluates potential MCS (ECMO, VAD, Impella) patients using predetermined criteria, schedules testing, compiles information and presents findings to attending physicians. Educates MCS candidates and their caregivers of risks, complications, benefits, life-style changes, operation, maintenance, and ongoing care of their MCS equipment. Arranges all appropriate medical therapy and testing. Reviews and evaluates lab results and notifies physician of abnormalities as indicated. Manages intra-operative device assembly and management during device implant. Creates plans for post-operative preparation and education for discharge and follow-up needs. Collaborates with Primary Care Physicians and Advanced Practitioners to implement clinical interventions for all MCS patients throughout their care continuum. Participates in the development and maintenance of current education materials and provides ongoing education sessions to maintain staff competencies. Covers on-call responsibility for outpatients on MCS support which may require 24-hour coverage including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Decision Making

Independent judgement in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.

Working Relationships

Coordinates the activities of others (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal and/or external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level and above.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

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Adult ECMO Program - Yale Campus

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136

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