NP - P-VAD Cardiogenic Shock Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health, dental, vision, paid leave, 1

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Cardiogenic Shock and pVAD Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner to lead and coordinate care for patients requiring advanced heart failure therapies, including percutaneous ventricular assist devices. This APN will oversee complex cases, guide multidisciplinary teams, and participate in program development and research.

Required are NJ APN licensure, ≥3 years in cardiology/heart failure, Abiomed training, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• Minimum of 3 years APN experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery/Heart Failure.
• Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and board certification.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, management and oversight of care of patients with advanced heart failure and/or cardiogenic shock; many of whom require intensive management including advanced heart failure therapies and mechanical circulatory support.
• Prescription, initiation of, and up-titration of heart failure medications and treatments; many of which require prescription/ documentation by an APN or MD, including prescribing, titrating, and close monitoring of oral anticoagulants.
• Screen referrals, communicate with physicians regarding new MCS patients
• Provide coordination of care with other disciplines, other physicians, and other programs for complex group of MCS patients
• Collaborate with ICU RNs, APPs and physicians (CTICU and MICU/CCU) on care of MCS patients and troubleshooting the device.
• Demonstrates advanced assessment skills, within clinical specialty, providing evidence-based treatment interventions, to achieve positive outcomes for patients and families.
• Participates in the evaluation and screening of patients for ventricular support in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. Provides psychosocial and emotional support to patient and family;
• Manages the care of the high risk percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) patient across the continuum (acute care inpatient, clinic follow ups, community setting) in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provides clinical guidance and leadership through participation and/or representation at departmental and hospital meetings, committees, councils, task forces and multidisciplinary rounds, as needed.
• Participates in strategic planning and development of the pVAD program and cardiogenic shock team in alignment with long term development goals of the Heart and Vascular Hospital/ HMH network.
• Serves as a resource and support person for percutaneous ventricular assist device patients and their family members both in the acute care setting and in the community.
• Coordinates the development of evidenced-based practice protocols and standards of care that include interventions and treatments to achieve desired outcomes, including clinical, financial, and patient/family satisfaction.
• Utilizes and disseminates relevant research findings through clinical practice, education or consultation. Participates in clinical research and publication specific to pVAD therapy
• Maintains internal pVAD database which may include site entries for the cVAD Ventricular Assist Device industry based registry
• Participates in research studies focused on new treatments within the pVAD therapy
• Creates/reviews Quality and Data reports for morbidity and mortality of the pVAD program including length of stay, readmission rates and causations, and adverse events rates
• Monitors for device recalls pertaining to pVAD equipment and creates response plan to address improvement
• Works in conjunction with facility leaders to develop program specific guidelines and reviews annually for areas of improvement.
• Lecture at various national and local meetings and represent HackensackUMC's percutaneous VAD program and APN model in the national HF arena.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

Masters in Acute Care NP

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

Responsibilities

• 1. Assessment, management and oversight of care of patients with advanced heart failure and/or cardiogenic shock; many of whom require intensive management including advanced heart failure therapies and mechanical circulatory support.
• 2. Prescription, initiation of, and up-titration of heart failure medications and treatments; many of which require prescription/ documentation by an APN or MD, including prescribing, titrating, and close monitoring of oral anticoagulants.
• 3. Screen referrals, communicate with physicians regarding new MCS patients
• 4. Provide coordination of care with other disciplines, other physicians, and other programs for complex group of MCS patients
• 5. Collaborate with ICU RNs, APPs and physicians (CTICU and MICU/CCU) on care of MCS patients and troubleshooting the device.
• 6. Demonstrates advanced assessment skills, within clinical specialty, providing evidence-based treatment interventions, to achieve positive outcomes for patients and families.
• 7. Participates in the evaluation and screening of patients for ventricular support in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. Provides psychosocial and emotional support to patient and family;
• 8. Manages the care of the high risk percutaneous ventricular assist device (pVAD) patient across the continuum (acute care inpatient, clinic follow ups, community setting) in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• 9. Provides clinical guidance and leadership through participation and/or representation at departmental and hospital meetings, committees, councils, task forces and multidisciplinary rounds, as needed.
• 10. Participates in strategic planning and development of the pVAD program and cardiogenic shock team in alignment with long term development goals of the Heart and Vascular Hospital/ HMH network.
• 11. Serves as a resource and support person for percutaneous ventricular assist device patients and their family members both in the acute care setting and in the community.
• 12. Coordinates the development of evidenced-based practice protocols and standards of care that include interventions and treatments to achieve desired outcomes, including clinical, financial, and patient/family satisfaction.
• 13. Utilizes and disseminates relevant research findings through clinical practice, education or consultation. Participates in clinical research and publication specific to pVAD therapy
• 14. Maintains internal pVAD database which may include site entries for the cVAD Ventricular Assist Device industry based registry
• 15. Participates in research studies focused on new treatments within the pVAD therapy
• 16. Creates/reviews Quality and Data reports for morbidity and mortality of the pVAD program including length of stay, readmission rates and causations, and adverse events rates
• 17. Monitors for device recalls pertaining to pVAD equipment and creates response plan to address improvement
• 18. Works in conjunction with facility leaders to develop program specific guidelines and reviews annually for areas of improvement.
• 19. Lecture at various national and local meetings and represent HackensackUMC's percutaneous VAD program and APN model in the national HF arena.
• 20. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• 21. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
• 2. Minimum of 3 years of APN experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery/Heart Failure.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Strong organizational and computer skills.
• 5. Completion of a Masters Program in Acute Care NP.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• 1. Current valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license.
• 2. Maintains certification as APN in New Jersey.
• 3. Maintains National or Board Certification as appropriate in area of specialty.
• 4. Completion of Abiomed training.
• 5. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life support certification.
• 6. 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

Minimum rate of $133,120 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to Labor Market Data Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.