VAD Program Nurse Coordinator - Clinical Leader

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network seeks a VAD Patient Coordinator, a clinical expert registered nurse who applies clinical expertise in practice and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings to support VAD patients from pre-implant to discharge.

Responsibilities include education of clinical staff and patients, coordination of care, data collection, and on-call post-discharge support, with active involvement in program development and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• BSN degree; recent VAD experience preferred.
• Two years of recent clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse including two years in cardiology or cardiac surgery.
• RN license in Ohio and ability to obtain BLS/ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Educator: evaluates competency of clinical staff, patients and families related to VAD care.
• Researcher: coordinates or co-investigates national VAD/HF studies.
• Case Manager: manages all VAD patients from referral to discharge with ongoing follow-up.
• VAD Patient Care Manager: oversees equipment, supplies, policies, and procedures for the VAD program.
• Customer Satisfaction: promotes improved relationships among patients and staff.
• Leader: collaborates with interdisciplinary team and Program Manager; strong communication required.
• Safety: adheres to policies; makes sound decisions beyond written instructions.
• Interview and screen patients prior to and during clinic appointments within scope of practice.
• Provide post-operative education and ongoing clinical/technical support (on call 24/7).

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate care

Computer literacy

Regulatory reporting knowledge

Education

BSN degree

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network seeks a VAD Patient Coordinator, a clinical expert registered nurse who applies clinical expertise in practice and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings to support VAD patients from pre-implant to discharge.

Responsibilities include education of clinical staff and patients, coordination of care, data collection, and on-call post-discharge support, with active involvement in program development and regulatory reporting.