VAD Coordinator - Cardiovascular Admin - FT Days

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbent assists in the management of the mechanical circulatory support (MCS) program. Participates in the clinical management of pre and post ventricular assist device (VAD) implant patients in collaboration with the physicians and coordinates the clinical evaluation of potential MCS candidates. Provides patient care and consultation during clinic visits, procedures, hospital admission visits, discharge and follow up in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Is a resource for nursing and hospital staff on patient care, maintaining MCS equipment and as the devise expert. Responsible for initial and annual training of MCS education for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team, as well as for patients and their caregivers. Oversees patient care in the mechanical circulatory program. Facilitates the management of the mechanical circulatory patient population to promote efficient, cost effective, quality care to both the patient and the institution. Ensures compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines and other regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Prior ICU Nurse experience
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Must be able to participate in on call rotation and work occasional weekends & evenings
Minimum tone (1) year of experience in acute care with VAD/MCS
Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Current CA RN license
Current ACLS certification
Basic Life Support Certification from AHA
BSN Degree
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of cardiothoracic surgery patient care needs
Minimum one (1) year of experience as a VAD coordinator
Bilingual in English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese (certain clinics may require this qualification)

Responsibilities

Participates in the clinical management of pre and post ventricular assist device (VAD) implant patients in collaboration with the physicians and coordinates the clinical evaluation of potential MCS candidates.
Provides patient care and consultation during clinic visits, procedures, hospital admission visits, discharge and follow up in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Is a resource for nursing and hospital staff on patient care, maintaining MCS equipment and as the devise expert.
Responsible for initial and annual training of MCS education for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team, as well as for patients and their caregivers.
Oversees patient care in the mechanical circulatory program.
Facilitates the management of the mechanical circulatory patient population to promote efficient, cost effective, quality care to both the patient and the institution.
Ensures compliance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines and other regulatory agencies.