Cardiology VAD Nurse Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Clinical RN Specialist to manage ventricular assist device (VAD) care for patients before and after implant, collaborating with the Advanced Heart Failure team in inpatient and clinic settings.

The role includes coordinating candidate evaluations, discharge planning, and education for patients, caregivers, and staff, while contributing to policy development and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in nursing is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Current active multistate RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of VAD candidates and recipients in collaboration with the Advanced Heart Failure team.
• Coordinate clinical evaluation of potential VAD candidates.
• Coordinate discharge plans and provide follow-up for discharged patients.

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

RN license (Multistate)

BLS Heartsaver

ACLS

Job description

Clinical management of pre and post VAD implant patients in collaboration with the Advanced Heart Failure team. Coordinates the clinical evaluation of potential VAD candidates. Coordinates discharge plans and provides follow-up consultation for discharged patients and sees patients at clinic visits. Provides education to nursing staff and patient/caregiver on patient care, maintaining VAD equipment, and safety measures. Participates in the provision of education and support to community health care professionals who may encounter VAD patients. Serves as a clinical expert consultant to all appropriate hospital staff and to the larger community. Ensures compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines and other regulatory agencies, as appropriate.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides clinical management of patients who are candidates for, or recipients of, ventricular assist device as a bridge to transplant, destination therapy or as temporary support for native heart recovery in collaboration with the medical team including evaluation phase, inpatient and outpatient / VAD Clinic care.
• Coordinates the clinical evaluation of potential candidates for ventricular assist device implantation with the medical team.
• Participates in the preparation of potential candidates’ presentation information at selection meetings.
• Provides pre- and postoperative patient and family education for device candidates.
• Assists in the development and use of patient educational guidelines and materials for each device.
• Contributes to the development of policies and procedures for the delivery of care to the VAD population.
• Provides education and support to community health care professionals who may encounter VAD patients.
• Participates in the development of educational materials and provides classes for providers as appropriate.
• Participates in the collection of data required by the hospital, the FDA, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies related to implanted devices and submission to the appropriate agency(ies), including the INTERMACS database.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2 or more years of relevant clinical experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
• Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live.
• Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.

Knowledge Requirements

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.