Coordinator-Ventricular Assist Device RN

Job Summary

Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's decision making to help partner with patients/families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

Assesses the patient

Develops the plan of care.

Implements the plan of care.

Evaluates the plan of care.

Administers medications as prescribed.

Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.

Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.

Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.

Provides clinical leadership

Supports life long learning.

Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Description            Minimum Required Preferred/Desired

                VAD: 5 years of clinical nursing experience or a minimum of 3 years of transplant/MCS experience. For Valve: 5 years of clinical nursing experience or 3 years of cardiac experience.       

Licensure

Minimum Required 

  RN

Preferred/Desired

     BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE