VAD Coordinator - Cardiovascular Admin - FT Days

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking an experienced ICU nurse to oversee the mechanical circulatory support program. You will collaborate with physicians and coordinate clinical evaluation of potential MCS candidates, ensuring high‑quality patient care across clinic visits, hospital admissions, and follow‑ups.

As a device expert, you will educate nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team, manage patient care workflows, and ensure compliance with state, federal, and

Qualifications

• Prior ICU nurse experience is required.
• One year of acute care with VAD/MCS experience is required.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation and work occasional weekends & evenings.
• Current California RN license, ACLS and BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of the mechanical circulatory support (MCS) program.
• Coordinate clinical evaluation of potential MCS candidates.
• Provide patient care during clinic visits, procedures, hospital admissions, discharge and follow up.
• Educate nursing staff and interdisciplinary team on MCS education.

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461‑bed health system that includes UCI Health – Orange, UCI Health – Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health system, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons‑verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary

Incumbent assists in the management of the mechanical circulatory support (MCS) program. Participates in the clinical management of pre‑ and post‑ventricular assist device (VAD) implant patients in collaboration with the physicians and coordinates the clinical evaluation of potential MCS candidates. Provides patient care and consultation during clinic visits, procedures, hospital admission visits, discharge and follow up in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Is a resource for nursing and hospital staff on patient care, maintaining MCS equipment and as the device expert. Responsible for initial and annual training of MCS education for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team, as well as for patients and their caregivers. Oversees patient care in the mechanical circulatory program. Facilitates the management of the mechanical circulatory patient population to promote efficient, cost‑effective, quality care to both the patient and the institution. Ensures compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines and other regulatory agencies.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Prior ICU Nurse experience
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be able to participate in on‑call rotation and work occasional weekends & evenings
• Minimum tone (1) year of experience in acute care with VAD/MCS
• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current CA RN license
• Current ACLS certification
• Basic Life Support Certification from AHA
• BSN Degree
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cardiothoracic surgery patient care needs
• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a VAD coordinator
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese (certain clinics may require this qualification)

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at (949) 824‑0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization