RN Care Coordinator- MCS

Hybrid role combining advanced clinical concentration with administrative responsibilities for the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Department. Coordinates comprehensive, specialized care for advanced heart failure patients who are candidates for MCS therapy, manages postoperative care for implanted patients, and provides ongoing outpatient management for those with MCS in place. Reports to the MCS Program Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for mechanical circulatory support patients to ensure optimal evidence-based patient care and achievement of departmental goals.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization.
• Provide leadership presence and patient/staff support with 24/7, 365 days/year coverage.
• Assist in medical care of patients using current protocols.
• Maintain accurate data to support the research process.
• Ensure compliance with established rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Three years of related nursing experience.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Some positions require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking (continuous).
• Ability to climb stairs (infrequent).
• Ability to work indoors (continuous) and outside in temperature extremes (infrequent).
• Ability to work from elevated areas (frequent) and in confined/cramped spaces (frequent).
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent), bend at the waist (continuous), twist at the waist (frequent), and squat (frequent).
• Ability to perform pinching, gross motor activities, firm grasping, and fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to reach overhead (frequent) and in all directions (continuous).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs and lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent).
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent).
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent). Examples:
  • Transferring a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist requires 50 lbs. of force (additional assistance required for every 100 lbs.).
  • 20 lbs. of force needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.
  • 25 lbs. of force required to push a stretcher with a patient using one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (continuous).
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance, match or discriminate between colors, determine distance/relationship between objects, and maintain good peripheral vision (continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous).
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (continuous).
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous).
• Ability to work rotating shifts (frequent) and overtime as required (frequent).
• Ability to work in a latex-safe environment (continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous).
• Selected positions: Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (continuous).
• Selected positions: Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (continuous).

Pay

Hourly pay grade: Health-29.

Schedule

Scheduled weekly hours: 40.