LVAD Coordinator
About The Position
The LVAD Coordinator provides specialized outpatient care for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD). This role focuses on patient and caregiver education, seamless care coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to regulatory standards to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include guiding patients through peri-operative and long-term management, facilitating clinic visits, monitoring through established protocols, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The position requires strong critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Graduate from a Registered Nurse Program Required
- 4 years of professional clinical experience Required
- Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required
- ACLS BLS and certification Required
Nice To Haves
- Cardiovascular focus experience Preferred
- 1 year experience caring for LVAD patients and heart transplant patients Preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) program and the heart transplant program
- Coordinate and manage the patient care of this high-risk patient population throughout the continuum.
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
