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The Christ Hospital Health Network · 1 month ago

Ventricular Assist Device Program Coordinator - Main Advanced Heart Failure - Full Time - Days

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Patient Coordinator, a clinical expert registered nurse who applies clinical expertise in evidence-based practice. This role involves implementing the VAD program, coordinating patient care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate care from pre-implant through discharge.

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Responsibilities

Educator: Evaluates competency of clinical staff (inside and outside of the hospital), patients, family members, physicians, and community health resources related to the care of patients with VAD’s

Researcher: Functions as Study Coordinator or Co-Investigator for national investigational studies related to VAD and HF conducted at TCH. Utilizes and communicates applicable research to improve practice

Case Manager: Functions as case manager for all VAD patients from time of referral to implant through discharge with ongoing case management thereafter

VAD Patient Care Manager: Manages equipment, supplies, policies and procedures related to the VAD Program as assigned

Customer Satisfaction: Actively promotes improved relationships between patients, nursing staff, internal and external customers resulting in improved customer satisfaction

Leader: Demonstrates professional contribution to and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and Program Manager. Excellent communication and computer skills required

Safety: Adheres to all policies and procedures; makes sound decisions and demonstrates ability to handle situations not covered by written or verbal instructions

Interview and screens patients prior to and during clinic appointments within scope of practice. Complete clinical evaluation of potential candidates for percutaneous valve implantation; provide preoperative patient and family education; collaborate with Patient Financial Representatives regarding insurance coverage

Provide post operative education to patient and family; serve as primary resource when discharged for clinical and technical support (on call 24/7)

Provide support and education, via phone or hands-on, to nursing staff and other health professionals regarding patient care, its implications for the patient

Maintains a data base to provide reports to medical teams, TCH, and others as requested. Actively participate in local and national meetings to exchange knowledge and information in the area of cardiac surgery including valve replacement techniques

Collect data required by the hospital, the FDA, and other regulatory bodies related to implanted devices and submit to the appropriate agency(ies)

Coordinate list for implantation and changes of status, including forms completion and computer entry

Coordinate readmissions for patients having difficulties that require inpatient management

Develop and integrate new matrices and their implementation into existing practices for the PV Program and develop Policies and Procedure with the medical director oversight

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

VAD experienceClinical nursing experienceBLS certificationACLS certificationRegulatory reportingEducation material developmentCompassionate behaviorCommunication skills