LVAD RN Coordinator

The Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator Registered Nurse coordinates care for patients with a ventricular assist device in collaboration with Cardiothoracic Surgery and Heart Failure Medical Directors. Working under general supervision, this role focuses on improving patient outcomes for this high-risk patient population.

Essential Job Function

• Prepares patients before operations by educating the patient and caregivers along with communicating with the surgeon and cardiologist.
• Prepare patients before operations by completing necessary evaluations and testing and communicating with the surgeon and cardiologist.
• Evaluates patients to collect data and share it with the VAD team to provide a communication link for the coordination of efficient care.
• Mentors the Ventricular Assist Device Program and Nursing Department in order to build knowledge of the technical skills required for this high-risk population of patients.
• Educates patients and families on the ventricular assist devices and the necessary post-surgical care, including medications and daily routines in order to ensure a safe discharge.
• Modifies patient treatment care plans using data and responses to treatments in order to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Supports quality initiatives and joint commission standards of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Required: Associate's DegreePreferred: Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Required: 3 years as a Registered Nurse and 1 year in a clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations

Licensure/Certification/Listing

• Required:Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact stateBLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider