Pediatric VAD Nurse Coordinator

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 81,723 - 104,208; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse Coordinator for the Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program in the Heart Institute. This role focuses on clinical expertise and care coordination for pediatric patients supported by ventricular assist devices, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The RN Coordinator collaborates with cardiology and surgical teams to ensure safe, evidence‑based care and family education, with on‑call duties and complex case management

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in OH.
• BSN required or obtained within organizational guidelines.
• Minimum of five years of pediatric cardiac/critical care nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care for pediatric patients with VAD from inpatient to outpatient settings.
• Serve as the primary nursing contact for patients, families, and referring providers.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.
• Coordinate admissions, procedures, follow‑ups, testing, and transitions of care.
• Provide education on VAD management, medications, and home care; monitor progress and intervene as needed.

Skills

Care coordination

Strong assessment

Communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN

Job description

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse Coordinator for the Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program in the Heart Institute. This role focuses on clinical expertise and care coordination for pediatric patients supported by ventricular assist devices, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The RN Coordinator collaborates with cardiology and surgical teams to ensure safe, evidence‑based care and family education, with on‑call duties and complex case management