RN Coordinator (VAD) - Mech Circulatory Program - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the role

The VAD Transplant Coordinator provides nursing care as an RN to Ventricular Assistive Device and cardiothoracic transplant patients. They act as the central point of contact for patients and their families who are managed with, or being considered for a VAD and cardiothoracic transplant. The coordinator also handles off-hours patient calls, educates the community about the program, and works closely with physicians, members of the transplant team, and clinic responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participates and develops appropriate educational programs, both formal and informal, for the end stage organ disease patient and family, the nursing staff and the medical staff.
• Independently facilitates the evaluation and listing process of the potential transplant patient. Collaborates with staff to formulate and implement nursing plan of care.
• Maintains communication with referring physicians and insurance case managers. Supplies referring physicians and insurance case managers with necessary information and records. Provides education regarding the transplant evaluation, listing and organ allocation process in order to facilitate patient care.
• Works closely with research staff to ensure timely data input and submission to the Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulation Support Database (INTERMACS).
• In collaboration with unit case managers, provides patients and their families with VAD Education prior to discharge. Ensures continuing education to hospital nursing staff with routine training/in-services related to the care of VAD patients with documented competencies.
• Attends multidisciplinary rounds on the VAD in-patients. Attends post VAD and Transplant Clinic. Responsible for maintaining on-going and current knowledge base about VAD related issues and advancements.
• Serves on various committees as a representative for VAD services as assigned.
• Independent coordination of the outpatient VAD patient by: a. Coordinating clinic visits and diagnostic tests b. Monitoring patient and family compliance with medical regimen c. Monitoring test results and other pertinent data d. Identifying patient care problems and intervenes as appropriate
• Coordinates VAD recipient preparation by: a. Maintaining waiting list with UNOS, as applicable b. Maintaining communications with team members about the status c. Coordinating admission process and preoperative preparation of the VAD candidate
• Independently facilitates the evaluation and listing of potential VAD candidates
• Responsible for the coordination of VAD vendors and equipment suppliers. Ensures compliance with: a. regulations related to use of equipment b. Supplies c. Purchase and/or lease equipment

Requirements

• Req Bachelor’s Degree Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Req 2 years Critical/intensive care nursing
• Req Clinical experience with care of ventricular assistive devices (VAD) patients
• Req Proficient verbal/written communication skills.
• Req Proficient in MS Office and applicable computer applications.

Qualifications

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

Skills

• Computer Skills
• Customer Service
• Community Resource/Marketing Conditions
• Performance Improvement

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$58.50 - $96.53 per hour

Schedule

Full Time 8 Hour Days