Cardiogenic Shock Coordinator – Mercy Health Cincinnati Market

Job Summary

The Cardiogenic Shock Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day coordination and operational oversight of advanced mechanical circulatory support (Ventricular Assist Device / IABP/ ECMO/ Impella) including education and staff development of the market acute care sites.

Essential Functions

• In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team (cardiology, pulmonary critical care, cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery ) participates in the program development and care coordination of patients requiring evaluation for, or placement of, mechanical circulatory support.
• Collaboration and support to all departments caring for cardiogenic shock patients. Helps to facilitate processes to identify and initiate care for this patient population.
• Facilitates the accomplishment of program goals as set by the Mercy Heart Institute.
• Captivates patient, family, staff and community education programs, protocol and care coordination, and new project/device implementation.
• Serves as support for staff and patients requiring MCS.
• Provides care direction and coordination for the entire spectrum of the care of patients requiring mechanical cardiac assist. Facilitates coordination of services and care, including but not limited to: clinical rounds, teaching rounds, and equipment rounds.
• Provides care delivery support and technical support for clinical teams.
• Serves as a liaison between the MCS program and clinical teams as needed.
• Provides needed documentation and assessments of patients related to the reimbursement needs of the hospital.
• Promotes program goals within the service area. Serves as a resource for program development and facilitates relationships with referral bases, working with regional development directors and marketing.
• Provides follow-up to MCS referred patients.

Data Collection and Research

• Aids in outcome tracking, quality assurance data collection, MCS data base entry, and research activities.

Education

• Provides training and education appropriate for the needs of the MCS program.
• Participates in professional organizations and activities related to mechanical circulatory support at the local, state, national and international levels.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (required)
• Current RN license in state of Ohio (required)
• ACLS (required)
• Certified ECMO Specialist Adult (CES-A) Certification (required within the first 12 months)
• Ventricular Assist Device Certified Superuser & Johnson and Johnson Medtech Course completion (required within the first 12 months)
• Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN) (required within the first 12 months of hire)
• 2 years of cardiac ICU clinical experience (required)
• 2 years of bedside management of PA catheters, Ventricular Assist Devices, IABP, ECMO (required)
• Advanced understanding of Mechanical Circulatory Support clinical management (required)

Skills & Abilities

• Maintain patient conditions during treatment
• Administer non-intravenous medications
• Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
• Record patient medical histories
• Budgeting & Financial Acumen
• Evaluate employee performance
• Analyze data or information
• Schedule
• Attention to detail
• Acceptance of authority
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening
• Relationship building

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support