Registered Nurse - VAD Coordinator @ UCSF Health Medical Center at Parnassus

Details

Client Name
UCSF Health Medical Center at Parnassus

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Ambulatory

Job ID
35458425

Job Title
Registered Nurse - VAD Coordinator @ UCSF Health Medical Center at Parnassus

Weekly Pay
$3151.0


Shift Details

Shift
Day - 8x5 - 08AM

Scheduled Hours
40


Job Order Details

Start Date
06/15/2026

End Date
11/30/2026

Duration
24 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Nurse Coordinator
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Mechanical Circulatory Support
Duration: 24 weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 8 hours


Experience: Minimum of 2 years cardiac ICU/CTICU or 2 years ambulatory VAD management required.
License: Current Registered Nurse License
Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS


Must-Have: Cardiology and ICU experience, experience managing VAD outpatient preferred.


Description:
The Nurse Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the care of patients in the outpatient setting.
The role involves working closely with advanced heart failure physicians, APPs, case management, social workers, and other multidisciplinary teams.
Primary duties include the review of lab results and medications in collaboration with the APP/physician.
The coordinator will manage outpatient referrals and appointments, conduct pre-VAD outpatient workups, including diagnostic appointments and procedures.
Additionally, the Nurse Coordinator will meet with potential VAD patients to discuss VAD device physiology and lifestyle changes.
The position requires the ability to float to other facilities if needed.
Experience in managing VAD parameters, alarm recognition, device operation, and discharge planning is essential.
The role also encompasses psychosocial assessments and monitoring for signs of complications.
Knowledge of emergency procedures related to device failures is required.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in patient education and care coordination.
Ability to maintain VAD logs and submit required reports to regulatory bodies is expected.


Client Details

Address
505 Parnassus Ave

City
San Francisco

State
CA

Zip Code
94143


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