Lead VAD Care Coordinator RN | Advanced Heart Failure

CommonSpirit Health; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 53 000 - 79 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Ventricular Assist Coordinator RN to deliver specialized nursing care for patients with advanced heart failure who are candidates for mechanical circulatory support or heart transplant.

You will coordinate pre- and post‑implant care, educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and ensure efficient hospital flow and optimal outcomes for a critically ill population.

Qualificações

• BSN required with licensure to practice in Texas.
• Minimum of five years ICU or transplant experience.
• Registered Nurse license in Texas required on hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team to plan and render pre and post‑implant care for the patient with mechanical circulatory support
• Responsible for the primary day‑to‑day course of in‑hospital patients. Notify consultants, prepare for and participate in physician‑led and multidisciplinary rounds, communicate with patients, families and all disciplines involved in patient management in order to streamline hospital course, and identify and solve potential problems
• Evaluate patient’s learning abilities, develop and prepare educational materials, and provide teaching and education to patient and their family regarding the need for mechanical circulatory support and the care needed post‑implant
• Accountable for maintaining effective communication with referring physicians and third party payers. Provide clinical updates to payers in order to eliminate denials and ensure that all procedures, etc. receive pre‑certification approval
• Accountable for leading the healthcare team with expert advice to case managers, nurses, physicians, social workers and other health‑care members as appropriate Identify and Responsible for cost and quality issues related to patient care to ensure resources are being utilized appropriately and in the most cost‑efficient manner while maintaining a high level of patient care
• Collaborate with physicians and Fellows in the development and implementation of strategies unique to the treatment of patients with heart failure

Formação académica

BSN

5 years ICU/Transplant experience

TX RN license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX is seeking a Ventricular Assist Coordinator RN to deliver specialized nursing care for patients with advanced heart failure who are candidates for mechanical circulatory support or heart transplant.

You will coordinate pre- and post‑implant care, educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and ensure efficient hospital flow and optimal outcomes for a critically ill population.