Cardiogenic Shock Coordinator – Cincinnati Market

Mercy Health•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiogenic Shock Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and operational oversight of advanced mechanical circulatory support (Ventricular Assist Device / IABP/ ECMO/ Impella), including education and staff development for the market's acute care sites. This role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to develop programs and coordinate care for patients requiring evaluation for or placement of mechanical circulatory support. The coordinator facilitates processes to identify and initiate care for this patient population, supports program goals, and coordinates patient, family, staff, and community education. They serve as a resource for staff and patients requiring MCS, providing care direction and coordination throughout the patient's care spectrum. This includes facilitating clinical rounds, teaching rounds, and equipment rounds, as well as providing care delivery and technical support. The coordinator acts as a liaison between the MCS program and clinical teams, handles documentation and assessments for reimbursement, and promotes program goals within the service area. They also serve as a resource for program development, build relationships with referral bases, and provide follow-up to referred patients. Additionally, the role assists with outcome tracking, quality assurance, database entry, and research activities related to MCS. Education and training are key components, ensuring staff are appropriately trained for the MCS program's needs. The coordinator is expected to participate in professional organizations and maintain expertise in mechanical circulatory support through independent study and collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Nursing (required)
Current RN license in state of Ohio (required)
ACLS (required)
Certified ECMO Specialist Adult (CES-A) Certification (required within the first 12 months)
Ventricular Assist Device Certified Superuser & Johnson and Johnson Medtech Course completion (required within the first 12 months)
Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN) (required within the first 12 months of hire)
2 years of cardiac ICU clinical experience (required)
2 years of bedside management of PA catheters, Ventricular Assist Devices, IABP, ECMO (required)
Advanced understanding of Mechanical Circulatory Support clinical management (required)
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Administer non-intravenous medications
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient medical histories
Budgeting & Financial Acumen
Evaluate employee performance
Analyzing data or information
Scheduling
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Training

Nice To Haves

EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

Responsibilities

Participates in program development and care coordination of patients requiring evaluation for, or placement of, mechanical circulatory support in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Provides collaboration and support to all departments caring for cardiogenic shock patients.
Facilitates processes to identify and initiate care for the cardiogenic shock patient population.
Facilitates the accomplishment of program goals as set by the Mercy Heart Institute.
Coordinates patient, family, staff, and community education programs, protocol and care coordination, and new project/device implementation.
Serves as support for staff and patients requiring MCS.
Provides care direction and coordination for the entire spectrum of care for patients requiring mechanical cardiac assist.
Facilitates coordination of services and care, including clinical rounds, teaching rounds, and equipment rounds.
Provides care delivery support and technical support for clinical teams.
Serves as a liaison between the MCS program and clinical teams as needed.
Provides needed documentation and assessments of patients related to the reimbursement needs of the hospital.
Promotes program goals within the service area.
Serves as a resource for program development and facilitates relationships with referral bases, working with regional development directors and marketing.
Provides follow-up to MCS referred patients.
Assists with outcome tracking, quality assurance data collection, MCS data base entry, and research activities.
Provides training and education appropriate for the needs of the MCS program.
Participates in professional organizations and activities related to mechanical circulatory support.
Maintains professional expertise and knowledge of trends in mechanical circulatory support.