Cardiothoracic-ECMO Nurse Coordinator - Kettering - ECMO Services - FTVaried
Cardiothoracic-ECMO Nurse Coordinator - Kettering - ECMO Services - FTVaried
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Job Description
Overview
Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
- Kettering Health Main Campus formerly Kettering Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
- The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) andlevel II Emergency Care.
- In 2020 KH Main Campus received an A from the Leapfrog Group a national patient safety watchdog ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Received 4 Star BabyFriendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
- Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
- Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades.
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
- 465bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Cardiac Clinical Nurse Specialist will be responsible for assessing patients with cardiovascular diseases developing and implementing effective care plans and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of cardiovascular nursing and bring expertise in advanced level patient care research consulting and education. They will be responsible for education and training programs to enhance promote and maintain high standards of staff competence and professional growth in providing quality patient care. They will serve as a role model of excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice. They will administer staff development programs through needs assessment and implements education and training programs for clinical staff. They will function in a leadership role as a clinical expert. The clinical nurse specialist will develop and implement training and maintain established standards of care through quality improvement activities. They will maintain unitspecific quality accreditation and clinical competency programs. Responsibilities involve providing staff instruction on the collection of data assisting with the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and serving as a resource to departmental and other hospital staff.
- Evaluating and treating patients with cardiovascular diseases
- Developing implementing and evaluating individualized patient care plans
- Providing expert consultation to healthcare team members
- Conducting research to improve patient care and outcomes
- Leading and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Educating patients families and the community about cardiovascular diseases
- Assisting in the development and implementation of health promotion programs
- Keeping up to date with advancements in cardiovascular nursing
- Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and safety standards
- Caring for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- Minimum: Bachelors Degree
- Preferred: Masters Degree
Work Experience
- Minimum: 5 years of experience in an inpatient critical care setting with specialization in cardiovascular nursing
- Preferred:
- Experience with quality management and/or coding systems
- Experience with managing ECMO and other mechanical support devices
Licenses and Certifications
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse
- CPR required
- ACLS required
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
