RN Transplant Coordinator LVAD

Location: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. Specialty/Department: LVAD, Transplant.

About the role

As an LVAD Coordinator RN, you'll be a certified part of our healthcare team, coordinating patient care. You will manage evaluations, admissions, and discharges for LVAD patients. Using the nursing process, you'll assess conditions, create care plans, evaluate responses, and track outcomes.

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.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and efficient resource use, showing systems thinking skills.

Requirements

2 years of experience in heart failure or critical care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree level.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) skills required or obtain within 30 days if not already held.

Skills

• Deep knowledge and skill in nursing for long‑term mechanical heart support devices.
• Ability to manage patient care with ventricular assist devices.
• Ability to educate staff and caregivers on device use.
• Good communication and teamwork.

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.

Schedule

Full‑time days, Monday‑Friday with flexibility to work 8, 9, or 10‑hour shifts; rotating on‑call among the team.