Four-Day LVAD & Heart Transplant Care Coordinator

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 137,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks an LVAD Coordinator to oversee care planning, evaluation and coordination for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. The role collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure adherence to protocols and successful patient outcomes.

The position requires a Master's in Nursing, NY RN licensure, and NY NP certification or NCCPA.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required, NY licensure as RN current.
• NYS Nurse Practitioner certification or NCCPA certification required.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience in a specialized cardiac care program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate education for VAD patients and families and oversee inpatient/outpatient management.
• Ensure adherence to established protocols and program requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team on transplant/LVAD care.
• Participate in remote on-call coverage for emergency transplant/LVAD hotline.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

New York State RN license

NYS Nurse Practitioner certification OR NCCPA certification

Job description

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY seeks an LVAD Coordinator to oversee care planning, evaluation and coordination for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation. The role collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure adherence to protocols and successful patient outcomes.

The position requires a Master's in Nursing, NY RN licensure, and NY NP certification or NCCPA.