Position Summary: The Assistant Advanced Heart Failure Program VAD Coordinator will function as a central figure in the overall operations of the Advanced Heart Failure Program including CHF, LVAD, and other related procedures. Expected roles include direct patient contact and coordination of care, as well as, assisting the AHF providers and LVAD Coordinator with weekly meetings, presentations, and any other tasks that they deem necessary. Specific responsibilities will include scheduling outpatient evaluations and follow-ups, patient education and maintenance of the ELSO registry. The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care and to maximize efficiency in managing the heart failure program.
Experience: 2-3 years' experience in cardiovascular nursing required; 1+ years' experience in Heart Failure preferred.
Education: Minimum Registered nurse RN required.
License and Credentials: Current license in NJ as RN, Current BLS required.
Skills: Maintains a flexible schedule to ensure patient and staff needs are addressed/ documented in a timely manner. Proficiency with electronic health records and database management required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including WORD, EXCEL, and POWERPOINT; well organized, detail oriented, multi-tasking.
Bi-Weekly Hours: 80
Work Schedule: M-F
The minimum starting rate for this position is $44.84
When determining a team members base rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of recent relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
At Deborah, healthcare is still about caring...for patients and team members. That is why we offer an outstanding benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage for team members in regularly budgeted positions of at least 30 hours per week. The benefits package also includes generous paid time-off, 401K matching contribution, tuition assistance, short and long term disability benefits, life insurance, meal discount, dependent care subsidy, adoption assistance and free parking.
