Ventricular Asst Coordinator RN

CHI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,817 - 78,564; Full time

Job summary

CHI is seeking a Ventricular Assist Coordinator RN to provide specialized nursing care for patients with advanced heart failure and those considered for mechanical circulatory support or heart transplant.

You will coordinate comprehensive nursing care, educate patients and families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for these high-risk patients throughout their care continuum.

Qualifications

• BSN required with 5 years ICU or transplant experience.
• Registered Nurse license in TX on hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and health care team to plan pre and post-implant care for patients with mechanical circulatory support.
• Manage day-to-day course of in-hospital patients; notify consultants, participate in rounds, communicate with patients and families to streamline hospital course.
• Educate patients and families about mechanical circulatory support care and post-implant needs.
• Provide clinical updates to payers to avoid denials and secure pre-certifications for procedures.
• Lead healthcare team to address cost and quality issues while maintaining high patient care standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and Fellows on strategies for heart failure treatment.

Skills

Nursing coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Communication with payers

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Ventricular Assist Coordinator RN, you will provide specialized nursing care centered on the medical and surgical care of patients with advanced heart failure who are potential candidates for mechanical circulatory support, all patients who are on advanced forms of mechanical circulatory support, and/or are being bridged to a heart transplant. Every day, you will play a critical role in managing these complex patients, from initial assessment and education through ongoing support and coordination of their advanced therapies. This involves meticulous care planning, patient and family education, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and vigilant monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes for highly vulnerable individuals. To be successful, you will strategically coordinate comprehensive nursing care for patients with advanced heart failure, particularly those on or being considered for mechanical circulatory support or heart transplant. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise, provide specialized support, and manage complex care needs with precision, ensuring optimal outcomes for a critically ill patient population throughout their unique continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the health care team to plan and render pre and post-implant care for the patient with mechanical circulatory support
• Responsible for the primary day-to-day course of in-hospital patients. Notify consultants, prepare for and participate in physician-led and multidisciplinary rounds, communicate with patients, families and all disciplines involved in patient management in order to streamline hospital course, and identify and solve potential problems
• Evaluate patient’s learning abilities, develop and prepare educational materials, and provide teaching and education to patient and their family regarding the need for mechanical circulatory support and the care needed post-implant
• Accountable for maintaining effective communication with referring physicians and third party payers. Provide clinical updates to payers in order to eliminate denials and ensure that all procedures, etc. receive pre-certification approval
• Accountable for leading the healthcare team with expert advice to case managers, nurses, physicians, social workers and other health-care members as appropriate. Identify and responsible for cost and quality issues related to patient care to ensure resources are being utilized appropriately and in the most cost-efficient manner while maintaining a high level of patient care
• Collaborate with physicians and Fellows in the development and implementation of strategies unique to the treatment of patients with heart failure

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Of Nursing BSN and Five (5) years of related work experience in ICU or Transplant, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: TX, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days

Pay Range

$38.34 - $57.03 /hour