Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator - Heart and Vascular Institute

About the role

Responsible for coordinating the clinical care and education needs of patients requiring durable mechanical circulatory support (dMCS) and/or transplant, including Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Total Artificial Hearts (TAH), and temporary circulatory support devices used to bridge patients to dMCS devices or transplant. Within the scope of an RN, oversees and coordinates the extensive requirements from referral/evaluation through transplant, short‑term dMCS, long‑term dMCS, and post‑op management to ensure longevity for this patient population.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical care and education for patients requiring dMCS and/or transplant.
• Manage Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Total Artificial Hearts (TAH), and temporary circulatory support devices.
• Oversee referral/evaluation phase, transplant procedures, short‑term and long‑term dMCS, and post‑operative management.
• Ensure longevity of the patient population through comprehensive coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with cardiac patients and/or two (2) years of critical care experience.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or hold a multistate RN license through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Certification as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) and/or VAD Certification, as applicable to the role and approved by the Program Manager; if not held at hire, must establish a plan to obtain certification within two (2) years of date of hire.
• BLS required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with cardiac transplant and/or mechanical circulatory support patients.
• ACLS preferred.

Benefits

• 75% Penn State tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents via the Grant‑in‑Aid program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Employee Wellness Programs.
• Fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement plans.
• Extended Illness Bank.
• Life Insurance.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center support.
• Learning and Organizational Development.
• Virtual Benefits Orientation.
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Pay

Competitive Pay.

Schedule

Day shift; eligibility for shift differential pay based on company policy or union contract.