RN Care Coordinator - Cardiac Mechanical Support Program (PRN)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator is a hybrid clinical and administrative role for the MCS Department. The coordinator organizes specialized care for advanced heart failure patients who are candidates for mechanical circulatory support (MCS) therapy, coordinates postoperative care for patients who receive MCS, and manages ongoing outpatient care for patients with MCS in place. The role works under general supervision and reports to the MCS Program Manager.

The coordinator helps ensure evidence-based patient care and departmental goals through efficient daily operations and compliance with established rules, regulations, and guidelines. The position promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and provides leadership presence and patient and staff support, including coverage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The MCS clinician uses current protocols to assist with patient care and supports research by maintaining accurate data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least three years of related clinical nursing work experience.
• Registered nurse licensure from the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, working rotating shifts, and working overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses Association (ANA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive, specialized care for advanced heart failure patients who are candidates for MCS therapy.
• Coordinate postoperative care for patients implanted with MCS and ongoing outpatient management of patients with MCS in place.
• Help coordinate care for mechanical circulatory support patients under general supervision.
• Support optimal evidence-based patient care and departmental goals through efficient daily operations and compliance with established rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization.
• Provide leadership presence and patient and staff support, including 24/7, 365-day coverage.
• Use current protocols to assist in the medical care of patients.
• Assist with the research process by maintaining accurate data.

What This Job Offers

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