RN Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking an RN with a BSN to serve as a VAD Coordinator. You will coordinate care for advanced heart failure patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and providing direct patient and family education on VAD management.

The role requires a minimum of three years of clinical RN experience, current NC or compact state licensure, and ICU/cardiac background; CCRN is preferred. Monday–Friday, on-call, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Education: BSN (4-Year/Bachelors Degree) is required.
• Experience: Minimum three years of clinical RN experience, required.
• Licensure: Current RN license in NC or compact state, required.
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, and data analysis skills.
• ICU / Cardiac experience is required; CCRN is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage advanced heart failure patients needing or with VAD.
• Provide continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Educate patients and families on advanced heart failure and VAD management.

Skills

Interdisciplinary leadership

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Education

BSN

4-Year/Bachelors Degree

Tools

Computer databases

Data analysis tools

Job description

Schedule & Location

Monday‑Friday 8a‑5p, on‑call. Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

What You’ll Do

The Coordinator works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Ventricular Assistive Device (VAD) team to coordinate and manage advanced heart failure patients who need or have an implanted VAD. This position is responsible for coordinating patient care to provide continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings, and for providing direct patient care including education of patients and families regarding advanced heart failure and VAD management.

Qualifications

• Education: 4‑Year/Bachelors Degree, required. BSN.
• Experience: Minimum three years of clinical RN experience, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse in NC or compact state, required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements: Demonstrates interdisciplinary leadership skills, superior interpersonal communication skills, and knowledge of computer database, data analysis and presentation skills.
• ICU / Cardiac experience required.
• CCRN preferred.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.