VAD Program Nurse Coordinator — Clinical Educator

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

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Patient Coordinator, a clinical nurse expert who drives evidence-based practice within the VAD program. This role integrates care across hospital, practice, and community settings to support patients from pre-implant through discharge.

You will educate staff, coordinate studies, manage patient flows, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered VAD care and adherence to

Qualifications

• Requires BSN and RN license in Ohio.
• Two years of recent nursing experience, including cardiology or cardiac surgery.
• VAD experience preferred.
• Strong communication and education material development skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Educate staff and evaluate competency in VAD care.
• Serve as Study Coordinator or Co-Investigator for VAD/HF studies.
• Act as case manager from referral to implant and discharge.
• Manage VAD program equipment, policies and procedures.
• Promote customer satisfaction and collaborate with interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate readmissions and post-discharge support.
• Develop matrices and policies with medical director oversight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Educator

Research coordination

Case management

VAD knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Education

BSN

Ohio RN license

ACLS/BLS

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Patient Coordinator, a clinical nurse expert who drives evidence-based practice within the VAD program. This role integrates care across hospital, practice, and community settings to support patients from pre-implant through discharge.

You will educate staff, coordinate studies, manage patient flows, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, patient-centered VAD care and adherence to