VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) Coordinator - Cardiovascular Admin - FT Days

UCI Health; Orange (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UCI Health seeks an experienced MCS Coordinator to oversee the mechanical circulatory program and coordinate care for VAD patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will train nursing staff, patients, and families on MCS devices, and collaborate with physicians to promote high-quality, cost-effective care. A CA RN license, ACLS, and BSN are required for this on-site role in California.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of acute care experience with VAD/MCS.
• 2+ years of recent clinical experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Current CA RN license.
• ACLS certification and BLS.
• BSN degree required.

Responsabilités

• Assist in management of the mechanical circulatory support (MCS) program.
• Coordinate clinical evaluation of VAD candidates and care for patients across clinic, hospital, and follow-up settings.
• Serve as a resource for nursing and staff on MCS patient care and equipment.
• Lead initial and annual MCS education for staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and internal guidelines; participate in on-call rotations.

Connaissances

VAD/MCS experience

On-call availability

English communication

Customer service

Formation

BSN Degree

Current CA RN license

ACLS certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Description du poste

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 systems, 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 devise 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

• 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
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization