Education
• High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a healthcare-related field OR maintains national certification related to nursing specialty required
o Healthcare-related degrees may be subject to approval by the ACNO/CNO group prior to approval
o Completion of ECMO Management training course with documented necessary skills as an ECMO Specialist that is validated by the Medical Director within 180 days of hire or transfer into position required
o Completion of training on CRRT, balloon pumps, and Impella within 180 days of hire or transfer into position required
Experience
• 6 months of open heart experience required
• Consistent demonstration of proficient clinical nursing practice proficiency required
• Experience in critical care, with at least one year of ECMO experience required
Licenses and Certifications
• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• NATIONAL - National Certification related to specialty and applicable to role (if qualifying with this option) required