RN Care Coordinator- Cardiac Mechanical Support (PRN)

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator in a hybrid role with advanced clinical focus and administrative responsibilities for the MCS Department. You will coordinate specialized care for advanced heart failure patients and manage postoperative and outpatient MCS care, collaborating across the organization.

The position requires a BSN, SC RN licensure, and BLS certification, with ANA generalist certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school and RN licensure (SC or compact) required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• ANA generalist certification in a related specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive, specialized care for advanced heart failure patients eligible for MCS.
• Manage postoperative care for patients implanted with MCS and outpatient management for those with ongoing MCS.
• Support daily operations and ensure compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and provide leadership presence to staff.
• Assist with research by maintaining accurate data and participating in related activities.
• Provide 24/7/365 coverage as needed and report to the MCS Program Manager.

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator is a hybrid role that has an advanced clinical concentration and with administrative responsibilities for the MCS Department. Responsible for coordinating comprehensive, specialized care for advanced heart failure patients who are candidates for MCS therapy, and management of postoperative care for those implanted with MCS, as well as ongoing outpatient management of those with MCS in place. The MCS Coordinator reports to the MCS Program Manager. Under general supervision, the MCS Coordinator assists in coordinating the care of the mechanical circulatory support patients. The position ensures the achievement of optimal evidence-based patient care and departmental goals through efficient daily operations and compliance with established rules, regulations, and guidelines. The MCS Coordinator promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization. The MCS Coordinator assists with providing leadership presence and patient/staff support by providing coverage 24/7, 365 days/year. The MCS clinician uses current protocols to assist in medical care of patients and assists in the research process by maintaining accurate data.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center CC000303 CHS - Cardiac Mechanical Support Program (ART) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-30 Scheduled Weekly Hours 8 Work Shift

Minimum Education and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of three years related clinical nursing work experience required.
• Licensure a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required.
• Certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA) preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• (Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• (Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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