Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator (RN License Required) - VUH
About The Position
Join Vanderbilt University Hospital as a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator! This highly specialized role supports patients with advanced heart failure and ventricular assist devices (VADs) throughout their care journey. The coordinator serves as a key clinical resource, partnering closely with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced practice providers, patients, and caregivers to ensure exceptional outcomes and continuity of care. This position offers a unique blend of direct patient interaction, care coordination, program development, and clinical leadership within a rapidly evolving field of cardiovascular medicine. Active RN licensure is required for this position.
Requirements
- Active RN licensure is required for this position.
- Current RN licensure required
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 years of relevant work experience
- Medical Devices (Intermediate)
- Consulting Services (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate)
- Care Planning (Novice)
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate)
Nice To Haves
- Strong cardiovascular and/or advanced heart failure knowledge
- Experience in advanced heart failure, cardiac surgery, CVICU, cardiac stepdown, transplant, mechanical circulatory support, or related cardiovascular specialties preferred
- Strong communication, patient education, and care coordination skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic clinical environment
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the evaluation phase for patients with severe ventricular dysfunction ensuring evaluation requirements are complete.
- Manages pre-operative preparation ensuring patient, staff and system are fully prepared for device implantation.
- Provides VAD expertise to clinical team from evaluation through outpatient care.
- Maintains clinical expertise in all devices and required clinical care and able to conduct technical consultations for devices if needed.
- Coordinates all aspects of discharge planning.
- Participates in outpatient management in support of optimal outcomes.
Benefits
- Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
- Dental and /or vision plan
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Paid Time off (flex PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
- Short-Long term disability
- Subsidized backup childcare
- health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
