RN Coordinator (VAD) - Mech Circulatory Program

The VAD Transplant Coordinator provides nursing care as an RN to Ventricular Assistive Devise and cardiothoracic transplant patients. Acts as the central point of contact to the Cardiothoracic Transplant Department for patients and their families who are managed with, or being considered for a VAD and cardiothoracic transplant. Provides off hours coverage to the service to handle patient phone calls, questions and troubleshooting. Provides in-patient and out-patient care, education and community resources for both VAD and cardiothoracic transplant patients. Educates the community about the program including, local Emergency Departments and EMS squads. Position requires rounds, research protocol visits, assists with implants, work closely with physicians, members of the transplant team and clinic responsibilities for both VAD and Cardiothoracic transplant patients. Responsible for updating INTERMACS per Joint Commission protocol, waitlist management for cardiothoracic transplant and maintenance of policy and procedures, order sets and staff education for this patient population. Position may require on-call shifts during nights, weekends, and holidays, as operationally required.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care as an RN to Ventricular Assistive Device and cardiothoracic transplant patients; Acts as the central point of contact to the Cardiothoracic Transplant Department for patients and their families; Provides off hours coverage to handle patient phone calls, questions and troubleshooting; Provides in-patient and out-patient care, education and community resources for both VAD and cardiothoracic transplant patients; Educates the community about the program including local Emergency Departments and EMS squads; Requires rounds, research protocol visits, assists with implants, and works closely with physicians; Responsible for updating INTERMACS per Joint Commission protocol, waitlist management for cardiothoracic transplant and maintenance of policy and procedures, order sets and staff education; May require on-call shifts during nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN); 2 years Critical/intensive care nursing; Clinical experience with care of ventricular assistive devices (VAD) patients; Proficient verbal/written communication skills; Proficient in MS Office and applicable computer applications; Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing); Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association; Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date (required within LA City only)

Nice to have

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN); Administrative Coordinator experience; Specialty Certification; USC Research Certification to be completed within 90 days of hire