Job Posting for LVAD Clinical Coordinator RN at Lovelace Health System, Inc.
Overview
Primarily responsible for the ongoing clinical care of LVAD patients, pre and post LVAD implant.
Fulfilling your purpose begins here:
People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:
Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.
Your team is bigger than your department:
Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.
We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.
Responsibilities
Primarily responsible for the ongoing clinical care of LVAD patients.
Coordinates, develops and implements the LVAD Program, in collaboration with the Advanced Heart Failure team.
Collaborates with all clinicians throughout the continuum of care to assess and analyze outcome data and promote quality LVAD outcomes.
Facilitates nursing and ancillary department education regarding LVAD.
Assists with education at community level including but not limited to external hospitals, EMS and referring physicians.
Works with medical staff on LVAD order set and protocol development within hospital.
Acts as the management representative for TJC LVAD certification with responsibility for ensuring the requirements of the management system are implemented and maintained at LMC
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or to be currently enrolled in a BSN program
Five (5) years relevant experience of which three (3) years must have been in critical care unit. Relevant education and/or experience may be substituted in accordance to policy
Remains current on LVAD therapies, competencies and requirements for regulatory certification
Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire) , BLS, and ACLS
Ability to show understanding of the care of the critically ill patient in disease processes, treatment, bedside nurse responsibilities, and care pathways.
Understanding of mechanical circulatory support devices.
Ability to evaluate and facilitate support for social needs of patient.
Is capable of high level, autonomous decision making at the highest level within scope of practice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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