Nursing Jobs in Dale City, VA
$75,108.80 - $133,099.20 / year
ECMO Specialist is a registered Nurse who will function as an identified resource to staff in a service area to provide comprehensive patient care to a variety of patients. The RN will incorporate all members of the healthcare team to plan and deliver patient care. Will provide patient assessments and recommendations for continuity of care and will successfully deal with the most complex clinical problems as they relate to ECMO. Will demonstrate expanded knowledge base through participation in program projects and activities. May be transferred into regular staffing as required, for urgent/emergent situations. Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Graduate from an approved school of nursing Must be licensed to practice in the District of Columbia. (Required) BSN (Preferred) Minimum Work Experience 2 years Related clinical experience in a comparable setting. (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge 1 year Pediatric/neonatal experience (Preferred) Successful completion of hospital orientation at CNMC. Prior ECMO Experience Preferred. Successful completion of CNMC ECMO course required within 6 months of hire. Ability to organize, establish priorities and to communicate effectively , both orally and in writing. Must be decisive and able to perform under tense, emotional and stressful situations. Must have ability to perform solve clinical situations to include patient conditions and needs. Must demonstrate compassion and a custom service orientation when dealing with families, patients and co-workers. Must have ability to perform mathematical calculations. Basic computer skills a must. Other computer skills to include entry level Excel and data base management preferred. Must maintain clinical skills and maintain required continuing education credits for license. Required Licenses And Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required) Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice/Research Participate in Shared Leadership. Contribute to CNMC’s Magnet Journey . Ensure nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice. Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level). Participate in community activities. Assessment and Planning Gather physical and psychosocial data on patient/family and anticipate problems with changes in patient status. Review patient findings with ECMO physician. Contribute to the development of an individualized plan of care with patient and family. Review daily parameters with the ECMO physician; review recent lab values. Notify ECMO physician of abnormal laboratory values and/or change in clinical status of the patient. Able to access ECMO circuit function and troubleshoot as necessary. Plan of Care Assist in ECMO cannulation and decannulation. Able to provide priming and initiation of ECMO circuitry; maintain ECMO circuit, monitor patient's clinical status to include ACT levels, blood gases and metabolic status while maintaining clinical parameters; maintain pump and arterial blood gases, ACT and platelet parameters within daily parameter setting. Able to assist to integrate other extracorporeal support systems as needed. Facilitate ECMO equipment review and inventory process as defined by ECMO Leadership team; assist with data collection for ELSO database. Support clinical research activities by following established protocols, collect data and assist part-time specialists to do the same. Provide regular in-service and update to part-time specialists and critical care staff. Evaluate Plan of Care Identify and document the patient and family’s physical and emotional responses to care delivered. Accountable to establish, implement, communicate and evaluate the interdisciplinary plan of care with outcomes. Participate in annual review of ECMO policy and procedure manual. Assist ECMO program manager to plan, teach and implement regular competency review per ECMO policy. Take initiative to act as resource to others in the teaching/learning process. Leadership Role model proficiency in ECMO skills, completeness of documentation, and organizational and prioritization skills necessary to complete assignments within acceptable time frames. Support department management decisions and promote a positive work environment. Strive to continuously improve operations through quality improvement and work to sustain results. Ensure accuracy of data, work and information. Participate in performance improvement data collection, analysis, implementation and ongoing evaluation. Take an active role in the orientation of new staff and assist unit preceptors in orientation of new staff. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations CN Hospital (Main Campus) Job Nursing Organization COE Hospital-Based Specliaties Position Status R (Regular) Shift Night Work Schedule 7pm - 7am Job Posting Sep 3, 2025, 8:46:24 PM Full-Time Salary Range 75108.8 
$120,000 - $135,000 / year
Company Description At Charles Regional Medical Group, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Job Description General Summary Under limited supervision, the Nurse Practitioner provides advanced, comprehensive care to a designated patient population in collaboration with the cardiology medical staff. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with established nursing and medical standards, policies, and best practices. The NP will also provide clinical guidance and direction to nursing and support staff to ensure coordinated and effective patient care. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner with a focus in Cardiology to join our team Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Performs medical examinations and evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, follow-up, consultations and health education appropriate for the patient’s age and situation. Obtains patient histories and develops patient care charges, ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation. Orders, obtains and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests. Designs, orders and documents appropriate treatment plans/plans of care including prescriptions of medications based on a comprehensive review of HPI and diagnostic results. Communicates plan of care with appropriate providers including the collaborative physician, the primary care provider, the referring provider, the nursing staff, and the case manager. Communicates plan of care with the patients and family members. Provides patient and family instruction related to the plan of care, disease process, new treatment plans, and medication regimens. Provides medical care for ill and injured patients in accordance with accepted standards of care. Provides health education to patients and families as required and appropriate. Documents medical findings and care provided in the patient’s clinical record, including information of laboratory and radiographic studies. Teaches health maintenance procedures and provides educational resources to patients as needed. Collaborates with physician or other health care team members regarding patients’ health needs, outcomes and effectiveness of care plan. Initiates appropriate contact with other health care providers as required. Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job. Qualifications Master of Science degree with completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program required. Current state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner required. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required. Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required. 2–3 years of cardiology experience required, or a strong clinical background in cardiology preferred. DEA and CDS eligible. Knowledge Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills. Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training. Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area. Patient Safety Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge. 
