Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator - Heart and Vascular Institute

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator in the Heart and Vascular Institute. You will coordinate clinical care and education for patients requiring durable mechanical circulatory support or transplant, guiding them from evaluation to post‑op management.

The role requires RN licensure, 2+ years in cardiac or critical care, and certification or plan to obtain CCTC or VAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in nursing required.
• Minimum two years with cardiac patients and/or two years in critical care.
• RN license in state of employment or multi-state compact.
• CCTC or VAD certification, or plan to obtain within two years.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical care and education for patients needing durable mechanical circulatory support or transplant.
• Oversee referral/evaluation through post‑op management for dMCS/ transplant patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely care delivery and patient education.

Skills

Cardiac care experience

Critical care experience

RN license

CCTC or VAD certification

BLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator - Heart and Vascular Institute

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Responsible for coordinating the clinical care and education needs of patients requiring durable mechanical circulatory support (dMCS) and/or transplant. This includes Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD), Total Artificial Hearts (TAH) and general knowledge of temporary circulatory support devices used to bridge patients to dMCS devices or transplant. Within the scope of an RN, responsible for the oversight and coordination of the extensive requirements from the referral/evaluation phase, to transplant/ short term dMCS/ long term dMCS and post‑op management for the longevity of this patient population.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with cardiac patients and/or two (2) years of critical care experience.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact required.
• Certification as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC), and/or VAD Certification, as applicable to the role, and approved by the Program Manager. If Certification is not held at time of hire, must establish a plan with Program Manager for obtaining certification within two (2) years of date of hire.
• BLS required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Experience working with cardiac transplant and/or mechanical circulatory support patients.
• ACLS preferred.
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four‑time Magnet‑designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State‑of‑the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.