Registered Nurse (RN) Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator - Heart Transplant Clinic
About the role
This job is responsible for being knowledgeable and proficient in the pre-implant, post-implant, and/or inpatient mechanical circulatory support clinical practice. Acts as a patient advocate and patient educator while promoting optimum patient independence, self-care, and rehabilitation. This role is an integral member of the mechanical circulatory support/transplant team, assisting the transplant physicians by independently monitoring certain patients, managing outpatient clinics and periodically reviewing all patients with the physicians. Provides care and service to individuals of all age groups.
Responsibilities
- Performs pre/post implant clinical activities.
- Educates patients on procedures.
- Educates Nursing staff/colleagues.
- Participates in activities for professional growth.
- Ensures compliance and participates in quality initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Required – Registered Nurse Diploma
Preferred – Bachelors’ degree in Nursing
Work Experience: Required – 3 years related experience with RN Diploma or RN Associate Degree or two years related experience with a BS Degree in Nursing
Certifications: Required – Current Registed Nurse (RN) License in the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software program specific to role.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Reliable transportation as may be required to travel between facilities.
- Reliable contact method as may be on call 24/7.
Skills
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software program specific to role.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Strong leadership skills.
Benefits
Work is a big part of your life—but it’s not the only part. Ochsner provides benefits that address many parts of your life and help you be your best self.
Pay
Details on pay are provided in the job description.
Schedule
Details on schedule are provided in the job description.
Qualifications
Must have a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Skills
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software program specific to role.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Strong leadership skills.
Benefits
Work is a big part of your life—but it’s not the only part. Ochsner provides benefits that address many parts of your life and help you be your best self.
Pay
Details on pay are provided in the job description.
Schedule
Details on schedule are provided in the job description.