ECMO Prime Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist - ECMO - Full-Time or Part-Time
San Diego, California
Overview
Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.
It’s not just caring about children that make our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.
Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!
- Full-time,
Part-Time
& Per diem - Level:
Entry-level
& Mid-level
Culture
- Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
- Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
- Ensuring that our employees Nursing Team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.
Career Path
Rady Children’s Hospital offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- CN I
- CN II
- CN III
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Director
- Nurse Educator
- Case Manager
- Care Coordinator
Success Profile
What makes a successful Clinical Nurse at Rady Children’s Hospital? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Courageous
- Positive
- Quick-thinking
It’s amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they’re comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I’ve never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They’re so dedicated and do such a great job.
– Cheryle Pillow,
Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Total Rewards
We offer a robust Total Rewards Package in order to help our employees achieve and maintain overall physical, emotional and financial well-being for themselves and their families
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Health Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision
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403(b) Retirement Plan
100% employer match up to 3% of your salary
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Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Responsibilities
ECMO PRIME REGISTERED NURSE
JOB SUMMARY:
The ECMO Primer is responsible for the operation, maintenance and utilization of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). To serve as a role model and resource for policies, procedures and patient care related to ECMO. To function as a healthcare professional and to apply in-depth knowledge about the care of infants, children and adolescent clients. To rapidly recognize and anticipate subtle changes based on experience and advanced training; to coordinate and communicate with appropriate resources as needed. The ECMO Prime is able to perform as a proficient-to-expert clinician in the NICU/PICU/CTICU. Role models at the expert level of practice characterized by viewing situations as a whole, maintaining advanced clinical skills, teaches/mentors peers, acquires knowledge, demonstrates leadership ability, & displays professional contributions to their home departments. The ECMO Prime exhibits comprehensive intuition in clinical situations & is able to mobilize needed resources to achieve positive patient outcomes. Contributes innovations & initiatives that impact standards of care in the department & across the organization. The ECMO Prime RN is committed to patient/family,
development of self/other, acquisition of advanced skills & knowledge & fulfillment of unit & institutional goals. The ECMO Prime independently applies nursing process, & selects & administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age & developmental needs of the pediatric patient.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree
5 Years of Experience
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
California RN License
Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
The current salary range for this position is $70.08 to $102.00
A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
ECMO PRIME RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
JOB SUMMARY:
The ECMO Prime RT is responsible for the operation, maintenance and utilization of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). To serve as a role model and resource for policies, procedures and patient care related to ECMO. To function as a healthcare professional and to apply in-depth knowledge about the care of infants, children and adolescent clients. To rapidly recognize and anticipate subtle changes based on experience and advanced training; to coordinate and communicate with appropriate resources as needed. The ECMO Prime RT is able to perform as a proficient-to-expert clinician in the NICU/PICU/CTICU. Role models at the expert level of practice characterized by viewing situations as a whole, maintaining advanced clinical skills, teaches/mentors peers, acquires knowledge, demonstrates leadership ability, & displays professional contributions to their home departments. The ECMO Prime RT exhibits comprehensive intuition in clinical situations & is able to mobilize needed resources to achieve positive patient outcomes. Contributes innovations & initiatives that impact standards of care in the department & across the organization. The ECMO Prime RT is committed to patient/family, development of self/other, acquisition of advanced skills & knowledge & fulfillment of unit & institutional goals. The ECMO Prime RT independently applies nursing process, & selects & administers the appropriate care, taking into consideration the age & developmental needs of the
pediatric patient.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
5 Years of Experience
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
NRP Advanced Provider (AAP)
Ped Adv Life Support Prov(AHA)
Registered Resp Therapist
Respiratory Care Practitioner
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
N/A
The current salary range for this position is $51.77 to $70.61
A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.