VAD Circulatory Device Coordinator RN (Sign-On)

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Dignity Health—Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento seeks a Circulatory Device Coordinator RN to lead VAD patient care across the continuum in collaboration with the Medical Director. You will design VAD clinic services, drive performance improvement, and serve as a clinical liaison to physicians, staff and families with 24/7 availability.

The role includes coordinating complex care, developing protocols, educating teams, and maintaining quality documentation while supporting research activities

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license in CA.
• 5 years of professional clinical experience in critical care.
• 1 year experience caring for Ventricular Assist Device patients.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of high-risk VAD patients across the continuum.
• Design and implement VAD Clinic services and performance improvement programs.
• Act as clinical liaison to physicians, staff and families; provide 24/7 availability.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals, testing, and hospital-based procedures.
• Provide education to acute care staff on VAD management.

Skills

VAD coordination

Critical care

Education to staff

Education

BSN

Registered Nurse license (CA)

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

Job description

Dignity Health—Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento seeks a Circulatory Device Coordinator RN to lead VAD patient care across the continuum in collaboration with the Medical Director. You will design VAD clinic services, drive performance improvement, and serve as a clinical liaison to physicians, staff and families with 24/7 availability.

The role includes coordinating complex care, developing protocols, educating teams, and maintaining quality documentation while supporting research activities