MCS Nurse Coordinator

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

4d•$101 - $130•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Nurse Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the care of patients in the outpatient setting and will work closely with the Advanced Heart Failure physicians, MCS APPs, case management, social workers and other multidisciplinary teams. Duties include, but not limited to, review of lab results and medications in collaboration with the APP/physician, coordinate outpatient referrals and appointments, pre-VAD outpatient workup, including diagnostic appointments, testing and procedures, and will meet with the potential VAD patient in the MCS clinic and on the inpatient hospital to discuss and educate the patient and family on VAD device physiology and VAD lifestyle changes.

Requirements

Experience in coordinating patient care, particularly in an outpatient setting.
Ability to collaborate with physicians, APPs, case management, and social workers.
Proficiency in reviewing lab results and medications.
Skill in coordinating referrals and appointments.
Experience with pre-VAD outpatient workup, including diagnostic appointments, testing, and procedures.
Strong patient and family education skills regarding VAD device physiology and lifestyle changes.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the care of patients in the outpatient setting.
Working closely with Advanced Heart Failure physicians, MCS APPs, case management, social workers, and other multidisciplinary teams.
Reviewing lab results and medications in collaboration with the APP/physician.
Coordinating outpatient referrals and appointments.
Managing pre-VAD outpatient workup, including diagnostic appointments, testing, and procedures.
Meeting with potential VAD patients in the MCS clinic and on the inpatient hospital.
Educating patients and families on VAD device physiology and VAD lifestyle changes.