VAD Program Coordinator-RN - Main Advanced Heart Failure - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities

• Evaluates competency of clinical staff (inside and outside of the hospital), patients, family members, physicians, and community health resources related to the care of patients with VAD’s.
• Functions as Study Coordinator or Co-Investigator for national investigational studies related to VAD and HF conducted at TCH. Utilizes and communicates applicable research to improve practice.
• Functions as case manager for all VAD patients from time of referral to implant through discharge with ongoing case management thereafter.
• Manages equipment, supplies, policies and procedures related to the VAD Program as assigned.
• Actively promotes improved relationships between patients, nursing staff, internal and external customers resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates professional contribution to and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and Program Manager.
• Excellent communication and computer skills required.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures; makes sound decisions and demonstrates ability to handle situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Interviews and screens patients prior to and during clinic appointments within scope of practice.
• Completes clinical evaluation of potential candidates for percutaneous valve implantation; provides preoperative patient and family education; collaborates with Patient Financial Representatives regarding insurance coverage.
• Provides post-operative education to patient and family; serves as primary resource when discharged for clinical and technical support (on call 24/7).
• Supports and educates, via phone or hands-on, to nursing staff and other health professionals regarding patient care, its implications for the patient.
• Maintains a database to provide reports to medical teams, TCH, and others as requested.
• Participates in local and national meetings to exchange knowledge and information in the area of cardiac surgery including valve replacement techniques.
• Collects data required by the hospital, the FDA, and other regulatory bodies related to implanted devices and submits to the appropriate agency(ies).
• Carefully coordinates lists for implantation and changes of status, including forms completion and computer entry.
• Carefully coordinates readmissions for patients having difficulties that require inpatient management.
• Develops and integrates new matrices and their implementation into existing practices for the PV Program and develops Policies and Procedures with the medical director oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree with recent VAD experience will be considered.
• Minimum requirement of a BSN degree.
• Two years of recent clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse including two years in cardiology or cardiac surgery. Acute care experience (critical care/transplantation/VAD/HF experience) is preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and regulatory agency reporting requirements.
• Previous experience in developing education materials and providing education to various populations, both patient and professional.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates and models compassionate behavior to patients, staff, and the community.
• RN license in the State of Ohio required.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain BLS and ACLS certifications.