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To assist the Clinical Nursing Director in planning, coordinating, and managing the clinical and administrative operations of the ECMO Program at University of Michigan Health, Michigan Medicine. To provide leadership in the practice of nursing and care of the ECMO patient, emphasizing quality patient care, education, and research.  To assist in coordinating management and patient care activities consistent with the University of Michigan Health mission and vision.  Administrative and functional supervision is exercised over ECMO staff as delegated by the Clinical Nursing Director.

ECLS/ECMO Program Overview:

The University of Michigan has a long tradition of being leaders and the ECMO program at Michigan Medicine is no exception. Our program was established in 1980 by one of the founding fathers of ECMO, Dr. Robert H. Bartlett. Our first patient was in 1981, with a total of eight patients that year. Currently we average 100+ patients per year. In November 2010, we have placed our 2,000th patient on ECMO. The ECMO program grew swiftly, and a dedicated team was organized in 1987. Dr. Bartlett expanded the program to adults in 1988. We have completed over 195 transports to date. In 1994, our program expanded to include rapid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Additionally, we remain an ELSO Designated Center of Excellence.

Currently, we are staffed by a blend of Registered Nurses and Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapists. We are able to staff 24/7, 365 days a year. Our program has traveled throughout the United States and continues to be a resource for other ECMO Centers. 

The ECMO Program subscribes to the “patients and families first” philosophy established by U-M Health, Michigan Medicine. Communication, compassion, and education are tools of the trade as we help families and friends cope with the severe illness of a loved one. The uniqueness of extracorporeal support attracts the interest of all health care professionals. Internationally recognized as a leader in extracorporeal life support research, the program serves as an educational resource to other health care centers. As a provider of a truly unique and highly technical service, the ECMO Program recognizes its place in the healthcare community and understands the importance of public relations with our local, regional, and national referral base.

Duties (include but not limited to)

• Foster an environment that supports Patient and Family Centered Care by creating a positive and caring experience with every interaction.
• Selected candidate will plan, assign, and supervise the work of ECMO staff; serve as an ECMO liaison for the multidisciplinary team.
• Selected candidate must be able to provide clinical direction, procedural expertise, and support in all areas of ECMO; provide care to patient populations across the age continuum, including infants, pediatric, adolescent and/or adult patient populations.
• Provide direct ECMO practice and expertise, serve as a resource to ECMO staff.
• Actively participate in orienting, mentoring, supporting, providing periodic review, and feedback to department staff.
• Provide supervision, counseling, coaching, and evaluation of departmental staff.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and revision of individual performance plans.
• Participate in the development and implementation of unit or area goals and objectives.
• Participate in the planning and problem solving of daily unit/area operations, priorities of patient services, and urgent and emergent care. 
• Interpret and implement the Hospital and University policies and procedures and the standards of regulatory agencies.
• Share coverage rotation with department manager for 24/7 phone/pager coverage addressing departmental operational needs.
• Provide direct care 100% of the time when activity and patient care necessitate, including ECMO transports (ground/rotor/fixed winged).
• Provide input into the payroll and commodity budget planning process.
• Participate as delegated by the manager in budget management, payroll, commodity tracking.
• Facilitate open channels of communication among staff, management, peers, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team.  Provide advanced problem-solving as needed.
• Participate in new program development and implementation.
• Participate in planning, organizing, and evaluating ECMO standards, guidelines, and educational activities.
• Monitor, document, and implement continuous quality improvement programs.
• Collaborate with the Education Coordinator to implement competency-based orientation.
• Anticipate and respond to patient/family issues and concerns.

Required Educational Requirement:
Applicant must meet one of the following:
Bachelor?s degree in Nursing
Associates degree or Diploma in Nursing and a Master?s degree in Nursing 

• Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
• Minimum five (5) years RN experience.
• Minimum 2 years of recent (within the last 5 years) RN experience as RN ICU with experience working with ECMO patients (all patient populations).
• Nurse Leadership certification or completion within two (2) years of accepting this position or when eligible to certify, whichever comes first. Certification is expected to be maintained while in this leadership role. Examples include Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) or, Nurse Executive (NE-BC). Certifications must be recognized by the Magnet Recognition Program and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC.)
• Demonstrated progressive leadership skills including charge nurse, team leader, or other management experience. 

Note: Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants): 

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• 0 yTwo (2) years of ECMO specialist experience
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers policies and practices.
• Consultative and teaching skills.
• Master?s degree.
• Demonstrated ability to assess, interpret and analyze ECMO practice independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with administrators, physicians, peers, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of current medical, interventional, and pharmaceutical treatment modalities of ECMO practice.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to provide leadership and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of management theories.
• Experience with quality improvement activities.
• Evidence of ability to assess, interpret and analyze clinical information independently and collaboratively.
• Computer competency including Word, Excel and be able to extract data from University supported computer databases.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Hours/Week: 40 hours
Shift: Predominately Day shift, however off shifts and weekends will be required.
Location: U-M Health Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Department

This position may be filled using an FLSA exempt or non-exempt designation.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.