Circulatory Device Coordinator RN

CommonSpirit Health•Sacramento, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Circulatory Device Coordinator RN oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of care for patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs), in collaboration with the Advanced Heart Failure and Circulatory Device Program Medical Director. The coordinator manages this high-risk patient population across the continuum—including acute inpatient care, the home, physician offices, the VAD Clinic, and extended care facilities—to optimize clinical, functional, and psychosocial status. The role includes advanced assessment, care planning and coordination, modifying treatment plans as indicated, and monitoring and evaluating outcomes. In conjunction with physicians and the program director, the coordinator supports program development, including outpatient clinical care forms, professional communication tools, clinical care protocols, policies and procedures, and VAD patient data tracking methodology using 4D. The coordinator manages referrals, screening, additional testing, consult appointments, and hospital-based procedures; provides clinical consultation and education; and designs and oversees performance improvement activities with the Medical Director. The position also develops therapeutic relationships with patients and families, supports patient participation in recovery, connects patients with community resources, and provides education to acute care staff. The role provides 24/7 availability to support the clinical management team and may involve research, clinical trials, and professional education. The coordinator is accountable for quality standards, professional documentation, patient follow-up, and accurate policies, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Five years of professional clinical experience in critical care, or one year of experience caring for VAD patients.
Registered Nurse.
California BLS through the American Heart Association (AHA).
ACLS through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a VAD Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Manage care for the high-risk VAD patient population across acute inpatient care, the home, physician offices, the VAD Clinic, and extended care facilities in collaboration with the Medical Director and multidisciplinary team.
Perform advanced assessment, plan and coordinate care, modify treatment plans as indicated, and monitor and evaluate outcomes.
Contribute to program development, including outpatient clinical care forms, patient and physician communication tools, clinical care protocols, policies and procedures, and VAD patient data tracking methodology using 4D.
Coordinate referrals, screening, additional patient testing, consult appointments, and hospital-based procedures.
Provide clinical consultation and education about complex cardiac surgical patient and VAD device management to staff, physicians, and other disciplines.
Design and oversee performance improvement activities for VAD patients in collaboration with the Medical Director.
Develop therapeutic relationships with VAD patients and families and maximize patient participation and control in recovery.
Facilitate access to and utilization of community resources and organizations to support patient recovery.
Oversee and provide education to acute care staff, including ED, CVOR, CVICU, and PCU staff.
Provide 24/7 availability to support the clinical management team.
Maintain quality standards, professional documentation, patient follow-up, and accurate policies, procedures, and practices.