RN VAD Program Manager – Cardiac Transplant & QA

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an RN Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program Manager at the Main Campus in Cleveland. You will lead VAD program operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing patient care and outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, Ohio and Florida RN licenses, and 3+ years in advanced heart failure therapies with VAD experience. Travel within the system and occasional international coordination may be needed.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current State Licensures as a registered nurse (Ohio and Florida).
• Three years demonstrated knowledge and experience in advanced heart failure therapies.
• Experience managing patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs).
• Preferred: Master's degree in Nursing, MBA or Health Care Administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintains coordinated VAD patient care schedule and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary team meetings and prepares documentation.
• Lead Joint Commission VAD program site visit preparations (two per year).
• Develops and maintains ongoing process and quality improvement program.
• Administers knowledge of Joint Commission VAD-specific certification and regulatory standards.
• Educates care providers in collaboration with the MCS team on updated care standards.
• Uses program data to drive quality and informs future development.
• Keeps VAD resource binders updated and maintains the MCS Manual annually.

Skills

English

Advanced heart failure knowledge

VAD experience

Education

BSN

RN Licensure Ohio

RN Licensure Florida

Master's degree in Nursing, MBA or Health Care Administration

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking an RN Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program Manager at the Main Campus in Cleveland. You will lead VAD program operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure regulatory compliance while advancing patient care and outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, Ohio and Florida RN licenses, and 3+ years in advanced heart failure therapies with VAD experience. Travel within the system and occasional international coordination may be needed.