Cardiology

Cardiology Vad Coordinator

TriStar Centennial Medical Center's premier cardiovascular consultant group is seeking a certified acute care provider for a VAD coordinator role in Nashville, Tennessee.

Qualified Candidates:

• Acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant certification
• Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
• Two years hospital experience in a cardiac or CV surgical ICU
• Experience caring for mechanical circulatory support and advanced heart failure patients is preferred

Full time, 4 10-hour shifts

Shared 24/7 call 1:4 with other coordinators

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and participates in patient evaluation and selection for advanced therapies
• Coordinates/leads patient selection and performance improvement meetings
• Outpatient clinic visits, clinical management, and care coordination (shared call with 3 other coordinators)
• Inpatient discharge planning/care coordination
• Inpatient and outpatient education to VAD patients and their caregivers
• Oversees/provides education to acute care staff and community resources (EMS, rehab, home health, etc.)
• Participates in the development and maintenance of VAD statistical databases and associated registries (INTERMACS)
• Equipment and supply management using online inventory tool
• Joint Commission certification preparedness
• Involvement with community outreach on VAD safety measures and awareness
• Liaison between surgeons, heart failure cardiologists, industry partners and patients

Incentive/Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with additional call pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice
• CME and dues allowance

Client Details State TN