LVAD Transplant RN Coordinator Lead Patient Care

Baylor Scott & White Health; University Park (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO from day 1

Job summary

Baylor University Medical Center is seeking an LVAD Coordinator RN to join our team in Dallas, TX. You will coordinate evaluations, admissions, and discharges for LVAD patients, applying the nursing process to assess conditions, build care plans, and track outcomes as part of a dedicated heart failure/critical care unit.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, patient advocacy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff to ensure high-quality care and safe device management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in heart failure or critical care.
• RN license required for admission and practice.
• BLS certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize patient and family needs before implementing care plans.
• Evaluate nursing practices and advocate changes based on evidence when needed.
• Manage patient discomfort, alleviate suffering, promote healing, and protect patient dignity.
• Protect patients' confidentiality, dignity, and rights.
• Educate patients, families, and the community to improve care.
• Collaborate with the team to create and follow care plans and promote teamwork.
• Apply problem-solving and efficient resource use to support care delivery.

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

RN License

BLS Certification

Job description

Baylor University Medical Center is seeking an LVAD Coordinator RN to join our team in Dallas, TX. You will coordinate evaluations, admissions, and discharges for LVAD patients, applying the nursing process to assess conditions, build care plans, and track outcomes as part of a dedicated heart failure/critical care unit.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, patient advocacy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary staff to ensure high-quality care and safe device management.