RN VAD Coordinator
RN VAD Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
Responsibilities
Prepare patients before operations by completing necessary evaluations and testing and communicating with the surgeon and cardiologist.
Evaluates patients to collect data and share it with the VAD team to provide a communication link for the coordination of efficient care.
Mentors the Ventricular Assist Device Program and Nursing Department in order to build knowledge of the technical skills required for this highrisk population of patients.
Educates patients and families on the ventricular assist devices and the necessary postsurgical care including medications and daily routines in order to ensure a safe discharge.
Modifies patient treatment care plans using data and responses to treatments in order to improve patient care and outcomes.
Supports quality initiatives and joint commission standards of care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Preferred: Bachelors Degree
Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state
BLS (CPR)American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
