Nursing Coordinator VAD - VAD Program

UNC REX Healthcare; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 53,106 - 76,360; Full time

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare in Chapel Hill is seeking a VAD Nurse Coordinator to oversee care for pediatric and adult patients undergoing Ventricular Assist Device treatment. The role requires a BSN and nursing licensure, along with experience in VAD or transplant.

The coordinator will educate patients and families, ensure quality improvement, and manage compliance with health regulations as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional nursing experience including two years in VAD or transplant, critical care.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate VAD care for pediatric and adult patients.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Educate patients and families about the VAD process.
• Oversee clinical and psychosocial needs of VAD patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary: The VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) Nurse Coordinator coordinates the VAD care of all pediatric and adult VAD patients. The VAD Coordinator provides follow‑up and care across the continuum from pre‑VAD, during VAD implant admission and post‑VAD. S/he collaborates with members of the health care team to enhance patient care by developing, supporting and educating nursing staff. S/he is a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant and leader. S/he makes clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The VAD Nurse Coordinator is an integral member of a larger multi‑disciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the VAD program administrator in short, intermediate, and long range planning for the VAD program through regularly scheduled staff and individual program meetings.
• Continuous Quality Improvement. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the VAD program’s CQI efforts that focus on maximizing the outcomes for patient survival and quality of life. Reviews patient resource utilization with administrative and clinical staff to identify areas for improvement. Participates in the development and improvement of clinical pathways.
• Education. Educates patients and their families about the VAD process and what to expect during each phase of care (pre, peri, and post). Responsible for planning and acquiring or designing educational materials, and presenting educational programs to patients and staff, other professionals, the community and outside agencies.
• Patient Care – Oversees and/or coordinates the clinical, psychosocial and financial needs of the VAD patient. Coordinates evaluation tests and consults to determine VAD candidacy and facilitates VAD by organizing patient and VAD team. Monitors inpatient status, discharge needs and follow‑up care per program standards.
• Regulatory Compliance. Documents and maintains patient VAD information in the electronic medical record with current data and required information to ensure regulatory compliance.

Other Information

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state‑accredited school of professional nursing.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience to include two (2) years in VAD or transplant, critical care, disease specific area.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Lung Pre‑Transplant

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $38.55 - $55.43 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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