PA - 15693616
About The Position
TriStar Centennial Medical Center’s premier cardiovascular consultant group is seeking a certified acute care provider for a VAD coordinator role in Nashville, Tennessee. Qualified Candidates: Acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant certification Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain Two years hospital experience in a cardiac or CV surgical ICU Experience caring for mechanical circulatory support and advanced heart failure patients is preferred Full time, 4 10-hour shifts Shared 24/7 call 1:4 with other coordinators Job Responsibilities: Coordinates and participates in patient evaluation and selection for advanced therapies Coordinates/leads patient selection and performance improvement meetings Outpatient clinic visits, clinical management, and care coordination (shared call with 3 other coordinators) Inpatient discharge planning/care coordination Inpatient and outpatient education to VAD patients and their caregivers Oversees/provides education to acute care staff and community resources (EMS, rehab, home health, etc.) Participates in the development and maintenance of VAD statistical databases and associated registries (INTERMACS) Equipment and supply management using online inventory tool Joint Commission certification preparedness Involvement with community outreach on VAD safety measures and awareness Liaison between surgeons, heart failure cardiologists, industry partners and patients
Requirements
- Acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant certification
- Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain
- Two years hospital experience in a cardiac or CV surgical ICU
- Full time, 4 10-hour shifts
- Shared 24/7 call 1:4 with other coordinators
Nice To Haves
- Experience caring for mechanical circulatory support and advanced heart failure patients
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and participates in patient evaluation and selection for advanced therapies
- Coordinates/leads patient selection and performance improvement meetings
- Outpatient clinic visits, clinical management, and care coordination (shared call with 3 other coordinators)
- Inpatient discharge planning/care coordination
- Inpatient and outpatient education to VAD patients and their caregivers
- Oversees/provides education to acute care staff and community resources (EMS, rehab, home health, etc.)
- Participates in the development and maintenance of VAD statistical databases and associated registries (INTERMACS)
- Equipment and supply management using online inventory tool
- Joint Commission certification preparedness
- Involvement with community outreach on VAD safety measures and awareness
- Liaison between surgeons, heart failure cardiologists, industry partners and patients
Benefits
- Competitive salary with additional call pay
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice
- CME and dues allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
