RN LVAD Coordinator

About the role

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an LVAD Coordinator RN to join their Heart Failure Clinic in Plano, Texas. This role is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an on-call schedule from 4:00 p.m. to 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays, every six weeks.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient and family needs before implementing care plans.
• Evaluate nursing practices regularly and advocate for changes based on research evidence when needed.
• Manage patient discomfort, alleviate suffering, promote healing, and prevent pain.
• Protect patients' confidentiality, dignity, and rights.
• Provide education to patients, families, and the community to improve care.
• Work with others to create and follow care plans, promoting teamwork and common goals.
• Show systems thinking skills by problem-solving and efficiently using resources.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• RN license.
• BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of being hired.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge and skill in nursing, specifically for long-term mechanical heart support devices.
• Versatility in managing patient care with ventricular assist devices.
• Ability to educate staff and caregivers on device use.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Skills

• Nursing expertise, particularly in long-term mechanical heart support devices.
• Effective communication and collaboration.
• Problem-solving and resource management skills.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The shift is full-time days, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an on-call schedule from 4:00 p.m. to 24 hours on Saturdays and Sundays, every six weeks.