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Closing Date:

02/28/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Nursing

Job Type:

RegularYes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

ICE | CVSL Heart Failure IP/OP

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support method for patients with severe cardiac and/or respiratory failure, providing both gas exchange and cardiac support to aid in recovery. The ECMO Program Coordinator, a registered nurse, works with the medical director and team to develop, implement, and oversee the program, ensuring staff training, performance monitoring, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate in Nursing
• Valid Arkansas Registered Nurse License
• 3 years of cardiovascular ICU experience
• Experience as an ECMO Specialist

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN
• Experience as an ECMO Coordinator
• Experience in the gathering, analyzing, and displaying of data in order to promote change / improvement.
• Experience in program development / expansion to meet program needs.
• Experience in the development of standard work, protocols, or clinical guidelines
• Advanced interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the development and implementation of the Cardiogenic Shock and LVAD programs, with a working knowledge of ECMO to provide cross-coverage for the MCS program.

• Maintains 24/7 on-call responsibility, rotating shifts with other MCS coordinators.

• Plans, coordinates, and implements care for ECMO, CS, heart failure, and pre/post-VAD patients, ensuring the application of nursing practices in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Holds 24-hour accountability for the clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery within the ECMO/VAD patient populations.

• Coordinates resources, staff development, and compliance with regulatory and professional standards to optimize patient care and operational success.

• Collaborates with other team leaders to manage staff and resources effectively, assisting in cross-training staff as needed.

• Provides direct patient care when necessary and ensure adherence to service excellence standards to maximize patient satisfaction.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes