Heart Failure VAD Coordinator RN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition & certification support

Fertility/samily building benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time day shift to coordinate care for heart failure and VAD/transplant patients. You will collaborate with physicians, the transplant team and community providers to tailor care plans and ensure seamless patient flow.

Qualifications include a TX RN license, BSN within two years, BLS and ACLS. At least two years in critical care and transplant/VAD experience are preferred; on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN must be obtained within 24 months of hire.
• Current RN license in the State of TX or a compact license.
• Current BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• At least two years of critical care experience.
• Experience in management of organ failure/transplant/VAD patients preferred.
• On-call responsibilities to support the program.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with heart failure patients, the pre-transplant Heart Transplant Coordinator, the VAD Program Supervisor and community care providers to match patient needs with program offerings.
• Coordinate information flow among medical, nursing, financial and insurance staff.
• Represent heart failure, VAD and transplant programs in hospital and community activities.
• Maintain transplant/VAD datasets and registries (Intermacs and related registries).
• Support VAD Process Improvement Committee preparations as required.
• Assist with Joint Commission requirements for VAD certification.
• Educate patients, families, staff and the community as needed.
• Manage equipment, supplies and charges with hospital.

Skills

Critical care experience

On-call duties

Program coordination

Education

Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing

BSN required within 24 months of hire

Current RN license in TX or compact license

Current BLS by AHA or Red Cross

ACLS required within 6 months of hire

Two years critical care experience

One year experience in management of organ failure/transplant/VAD patients preferred

On-call requirements to support program

Job description

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Job Summary And Qualifications

• This is a Full Time Day shift position, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm with some shared On-Call requirements *

What You Will Do In This Role:

• The scope of the role includes acting as a liaison with the heart failure patient population, the pre-transplant Heart Transplant Coordinator, the VAD Program Supervisor and community care providers in order to match patient clinical needs to program/procedural offerings.
• Coordinating information flow among medical, ancillary, nursing, financial and insurance company 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

What qualifications you will need:

• 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

Benefits

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

Medical City Heart & Spine Hospitals are hospitals for specialized advanced cardiovascular and spine care. The facilities are located near Medical City Dallas. They are designed to be efficient and result in faster recoveries. We offer an enhanced patient experience. Patients will benefit from leading edge treatments and technology. We offer clinical trials. You will have access to the entire network of Medical City Healthcare hospitals and specialists. Medical City Heart Hospital has 65+ private patient rooms. The facility provides a wide array of cardiac services. Services include complex vascular and heart surgery and advanced heart failure treatment. We offer minimally invasive vascular surgery and other specialized heart care. The facility has a dedicated cardiac emergency room. Medical City Spine Hospital has 25+ beds. It provides spine care for common spine disorders. Spine care is also provided for rare, hard-to-treat spinal deformities. Those include adult and pediatric scoliosis and spondylolistheses. We offer complex spine surgery and minimally invasive surgical options. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future. Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive HCA Healthcare

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.