Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Nights

Shift: Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Description

Introduction

Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at TriStar Centennial Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) ECMO Specialist Lead Nurse you can be a part of change.

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) ECMO Specialist Lead Nurse. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

ECMO Specialist Lead (RN) 

The extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) Specialist Lead is assigned to supervise the operations related to ECMO therapy. Responsibilities include collaboration with the CVICU and MSICU Manager, the ECMO Coordinator, ICC Physicians, and Cardiovascular Surgeons. They act as educator and resource/mentor to staff who are functioning in the ECMO Specialist role. They take an active role in quality improvement and staff development. They will work closely with the ECMO Coordinator to maintain the ECMO supplies and assure the carts are stocked appropriately. Reports directly to the CVICU Nurse Manager. 

What you will do in this role:  

• You will demonstrate the facility’s Standards of Performance, ICARE values, and Patient Promise. 
• You will develop a pathway and standards for the orientation of new ECMO Specialists. 
• You will coordinate the preceptorship of all new ECMO Specialists.  
• You will ensure all paperwork and competencies are complete on all new ECMO Specialists.  
• You will coordinate and document any required competencies related to mechanical circulatory support (MCS) for existing Specialists. 
• You will actively round on ECMO patient population with the intent to maintain standards of care and mentor existing staff. 
• You will alter schedule as necessary to mentor staff on all shifts. 
• You will take an active role in staff development through rounding, case presentations, and participation in wet labs. 
• You will initiate daily huddle with Perfusion to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and modify the plan of care for patients receiving ECMO or other MCS as indicated by the patient’s responses and conditions.  
• You will work with Perfusion and ECMO Coordinator in ordering, stocking, and setting par levels for ECMO supplies. 
• You will provide direction and acts as a resource to other members of the specialty team to ensure comprehensive and safe patient care. 
• You will work in conjunction with the ECMO Coordinator and collaboratively with all members of the MCS team. 
• You will provide individualized education for the patient, family, and or caregiver throughout the continuum of care. 

What qualifications you will need:  

• RN licensure by Tennessee Board of Nursing or a Board of Nursing from a compact state. 
• BLS and ACLS certification required 
• 3-5 years CVICU experience with expertise in mechanical cardiovascular support devices 
• Able to function in a preceptor role, i.e. is familiar with principles of adult learning 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills