Full Job Description
* This is a Full Time Day shift position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm with some shared On-Call requirements *
The Heart Failure/VAD Coordinator is a registered nurse who plans, coordinates and implements the care of the heart failure patient and the pre- and post-VAD patient, as applicable, in both the in-patient and out-patient settings in accordance with the nursing process. This will include Case Management duties as required.
What You Will Do In This Role:
The scope of the role includes acting as a liaison with the heart failure patient population, the pre-transplant Heart Transplant Coordinator, the VAD Program Supervisor and community care providers in order to match patient clinical needs to program/procedural offerings.
Coordinating information flow among medical, ancillary, nursing, financial and insurance company staff
Representing the heart failure, VAD and transplant program(s) through involvement in hospital and community activities
Coordinator participates in the development and maintenance of the transplant/VAD statistical databases, Intermacs and any registries pertaining to VAD services.
Supports the VAD Process Improvement Committee preparations as required.
Supports requirements for continued VAD Certification by Joint Commission.
Educates the patient and family, staff and community as required Manages equipment, supplies, and charges in conjunction with hospital
What qualifications you will need:
Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing
BSN required within 24 months of hire
Current RN license in the State of TX or compact license
Current BLS issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
ACLS required within 6 months of hire issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
Two years critical care experience
One year experience in management of organ failure/transplant/VAD patients preferred
Shares on-call requirements to support program
Benefits
Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location