NP - P-VAD Cardiogenic Shock Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Cardiogenic Shock and pVAD Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner to lead care for patients requiring advanced heart failure therapies and percutaneous mechanical circulatory support.

This role focuses on coordinating care for clinically complex patients, ensuring Abiomed training is completed, and collaborating with physicians to optimize outcomes; weekend work and holidays required; no on-call required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 3 years of APN experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery/Heart Failure.
• Master's in Acute Care NP required.
• Maintains continuing education and clinical practice as mandated by nursing boards and certifying bodies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pVAD program and manage a clinically complex patient group.
• Lead expert nursing care for advanced heart failure therapies including percutaneous mechanical circulatory support.
• Complete Abiomed training and collaborate with physicians on staff.

Skills

Cardiology APN experience

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Masters in Acute Care NP

NJ APN licensure

Job description

The Cardiogenic Shock and Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD) Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner is an expert and patient advocate in the management of patients requiring advanced heart failure therapies including percutaneous mechanical circulatory support. This position manages a group of clinically complex or resource intensive patients. Prior pVAD experience required.

Weekend Work Weekends as Needed

Holiday Work As Needed

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years of APN experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery/Heart Failure.
• Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per years), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Completion of a Masters Program in Acute Care NP.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Current valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license.
• Maintains certification as APN in New Jersey.
• Maintains National or Board Certification as appropriate in area of specialty.
• Completion of Abiomed training.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life support certification.
• Collaborative agreement with physician(s) actively on staff who agree to act as the Collaborating Physician(s) of Record as per the APN Act and Regulations