Heart Failure VAD Care Coordinator RN (Day Shift)

HCA Healthcare; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals in Dallas is seeking a Heart Failure/VAD Coordinator RN to lead care coordination for heart failure patients and oversee pre- and post-transplant care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves ongoing case management, data maintenance for Intermacs/registries, and collaboration with clinical and community partners.

The position requires a BSN within 24 months of hire, TX RN license (or compact), BLS and ACLS certifications, plus two years of

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison with the heart failure patient population, the pre-transplant Heart Transplant Coordinator, the VAD Program Supervisor and community care providers
• Coordinating information flow among medical, ancillary, nursing, financial and insurance 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

Skills

Critical care experience

On-call coordination

Transplant/VAD knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

RN license (TX or compact)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals in Dallas is seeking a Heart Failure/VAD Coordinator RN to lead care coordination for heart failure patients and oversee pre- and post-transplant care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role involves ongoing case management, data maintenance for Intermacs/registries, and collaboration with clinical and community partners.

The position requires a BSN within 24 months of hire, TX RN license (or compact), BLS and ACLS certifications, plus two years of