RN Care Coordinator- Cardiac Mechanical Support

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator is a hybrid role that has an advanced clinical concentration and with administrative responsibilities for the MCS Department. Responsible for coordinating comprehensive, specialized care for advanced heart failure patients who are candidates for MCS therapy, and management of postoperative care for those implanted with MCS, as well as ongoing outpatient management of those with MCS in place. The MCS Coordinator reports to the MCS Program Manager. Under general supervision, the MCS Coordinator assists in coordinating the care of the mechanical circulatory support patients. The position ensures the achievement of optimal evidence-based patient care and departmental goals through efficient daily operations and compliance with established rules, regulations, and guidelines. The MCS Coordinator promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization. The MCS Coordinator assists with providing leadership presence and patient/staff support by providing coverage 24/7, 365 days/year. The MCS clinician uses current protocols to assist in medical care of patients and assists in the research process by maintaining accurate data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Three years related nursing experience.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA).
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating comprehensive, specialized care for advanced heart failure patients who are candidates for MCS therapy.
• Management of postoperative care for those implanted with MCS.
• Ongoing outpatient management of those with MCS in place.
• Assisting in coordinating the care of the mechanical circulatory support patients.
• Ensuring the achievement of optimal evidence-based patient care and departmental goals through efficient daily operations and compliance with established rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization.
• Assisting with providing leadership presence and patient/staff support by providing coverage 24/7, 365 days/year.
• Using current protocols to assist in medical care of patients.
• Assisting in the research process by maintaining accurate data.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level