VAD Care Nurse: Advanced Clinician & Educator

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Services Nurse (CSN) at Duke Health's Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, provides advanced nursing care for patients with heart failure and those requiring VAD support. The role combines clinical expertise with education, leadership, and coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include pre/post-VAD care, care coordination, education for patients and families, and collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality, equitable care.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• RN license and up-to-date ACLS/BLS.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience with at least 1 year in VAD care.
• Strong collaboration and leadership in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care for patients with VADs and heart failure.
• Coordinate pre-VAD referrals and post-implant care.
• Educate patients and families; support discharge planning.
• Collaborate across departments to improve care and outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of VAD guidelines and resources.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Leadership

Education

BSN degree

Job description

The Clinical Services Nurse (CSN) at Duke Health's Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, provides advanced nursing care for patients with heart failure and those requiring VAD support. The role combines clinical expertise with education, leadership, and coordination within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include pre/post-VAD care, care coordination, education for patients and families, and collaboration across departments to ensure high-quality, equitable care.