VAD Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Company: Heart Hospital of Austin
Location: Austin
Posted on: October 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Description Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients
deserve? At Heart Hospital of Austin we support our colleagues in
their positions. Join our Team as a(an) VAD Clinical Nurse
Coordinator and access programs to assist with every stage of your
career. At Heart Hospital of Austin we want to ensure we support you
through all stages of your life as a nurse. We offer eligible
colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical,
wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique
benefits including: Learn more about
Employee Benefits Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses
throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of
nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a
majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research
College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational
facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and
more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today
for our VAD Clinical Nurse Coordinator opening and continue to
learn! As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator, you will serve as the primary
decision maker for clinical and managerial operations and workflow
during a given shift. As a Registered Nurse, you may assume care
responsibilities for patients on the unit if needed. Unlock the
possibilities in your nursing career by joining a team that cares
like family. * Assist in the program development of ECMO and VAD * Attend and participate in facility meetings * Assists in the overall operation of the hospital through
active participation in projects aimed at achieving the hospital’s mission and incorporates the values of the hospital
in day-to-day activities * Assists in the selection of equipment and supplies used to
care for ECMO/VAD patients, with goals of quality and cost efficiency * Coordinates and guides pre-MCS patient visits * Conducts evaluation of patients who are being worked-up for
MCS to assess their candidacy * Appropriately coordinate any additional testing and work-up
needed prior to implant * Primary responsibility for completing pre-MCS checklist * Assists with Plans, coordinates and implements the care of the
ECMO, heart failure patient and the pre- and post- VAD patient, as applicable, in both the in-patient and
outpatient settings in accordance with the nursing process.
This will include Case Management duties as required * Acts as a liaison with the heart failure patient population
and other care providers in the hospital and in the community in order to match patient clinical needs to
program/procedural offerings * Assist in the coordination of information flow among medical,
ancillary, nursing, financial and insurance company staff * Assist in the representation of the heart failure, VAD and
ECMO programs through involvement in hospital and community activities Requirements Experience * Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience * 1 year of experience in management of organ
failure/transplant/VAD/ECMO patients preferred Education * Associate Degree in Nursing - Must enroll in a RN to BSN
program within fist year of employment, and graduate with BSN
within 3 years of enrollment date * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing - preferred License and Certifications * Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the
state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in
accordance with law and regulation. Must have current state
licensure within 90 days of employment * Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David’s
Healthcare policy * Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
certification Heart Hospital of Austin,
which is part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a 58-bed hospital. We
are one of the highest performing cardiovascular
facilities in the nation. We specialize in the diagnosis
and treatment of cardiovascular disease. It features a
comprehensive 24-hour emergency department. We have an advanced
Executive Wellness Program. Our six operating rooms (ORs),
including three hybrid ORs serve the city of Austin. We have three
catheterization labs and electrophysiology services as
well. It
is home to one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research
programs in the world. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical
Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In
recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in
cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and
other uncompensated expenses. If growth and continued learning is important to you, we
encourage you to apply for our VAD Clinical Nurse Coordinator
opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly
qualified candidates will be contacted for
interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply
today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity
at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age,
marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Introduction
Benefits
Job Summary and Qualifications
"Good people beget good people."-
Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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