RN LVAD Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Health; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare system as an LVAD Coordinator RN, where you'll play a crucial role in patient care for those with long-term mechanical heart support devices. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with a dedicated team, manage patient comfort, and provide essential education to families. With a focus on compassionate care and teamwork, you'll be part of an organization that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and a 401(k) match, while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

Qualifications

• RN License required with a minimum of two years in a relevant field.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care for LVAD patients, managing evaluations and discharges.
• Educate patients and families to improve care and promote healing.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Ventricular Assist Devices

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health, we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering an exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates, and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

Job Summary

As an LVAD Coordinator RN, you'll be a certified part of our healthcare team, coordinating patient care. You will manage evaluations, admissions, and discharges for LVAD patients. Using the nursing process, you'll assess conditions, create care plans, evaluate responses, and track outcomes.

Essential Functions of the Role

1. Prioritize patient and family needs before implementing care plans.
2. Evaluate nursing practices regularly and advocate for changes based on research evidence when needed.
3. Manage patient discomfort, alleviate suffering, promote healing, and prevent pain, providing both emotional and physical care.
4. Protect patients' confidentiality, dignity, and rights.
5. Provide education to patients, families, and the community to improve care.
6. Collaborate with others to create and follow care plans, promoting teamwork and shared goals.
7. Use problem-solving skills and resource management to ensure efficient care, demonstrating systems thinking.

Key Success Factors

• Deep knowledge and skill in nursing, especially for long-term mechanical heart support devices.
• Managing patient care with ventricular assist devices.
• Educating staff and caregivers on device use.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported, and that our workforce should reflect the communities we serve.

Location and Schedule

Location: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Plano, Texas

Department: Heart Failure Center - LVAD

Shift: Full-time days, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with on-call after 4:00 p.m. M-F; 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday, every four weeks, one week at a time.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• Minimum of two years in a relevant field.
• RN License.
• BLS certification or must obtain within 30 days of hire.