VAD Care Coordinator RN Leader

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Mack (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking an experienced VAD Patient Coordinator, a clinical expert RN who applies evidence-based practice to implement the VAD program. The role integrates care with a multidisciplinary team to support VAD patients from pre-implant through discharge and ongoing care.

Responsibilities include educating staff and patients, coordinating research studies, case management throughout the patient journey, program data reporting, and ongoing education for clinicians

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Ohio; BLS & ACLS required.
• BSN with recent VAD experience preferred.
• Two years of RN clinical experience including cardiology or cardiac surgery.

Responsibilities

• Educator: evaluate competency of staff, patients, families, physicians, and community resources in VAD care.
• Researcher: coordinate or co-investigate national VAD/HF studies and translate findings.
• Case Manager: manage VAD patients from referral to implant and discharge with ongoing follow-up.
• VAD Patient Care Manager: oversee equipment, supplies, policies and procedures for the VAD program.
• Customer satisfaction: improve relationships between patients and staff, enhancing satisfaction.
• Leader: collaborate with interdisciplinary team and Program Manager; strong communication skills required.
• Safety: adhere to policies, make sound decisions, handle off-protocol situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Regulatory reporting

Education

BSN degree

VAD experience

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking an experienced VAD Patient Coordinator, a clinical expert RN who applies evidence-based practice to implement the VAD program. The role integrates care with a multidisciplinary team to support VAD patients from pre-implant through discharge and ongoing care.

Responsibilities include educating staff and patients, coordinating research studies, case management throughout the patient journey, program data reporting, and ongoing education for clinicians