RN VAD/Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator Days
Company: UCHealth
Location: Littleton
Posted on: July 16, 2021
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Job Description:
2+ years of recent registered nurse experience strongly
preferred. RN backgrounds in the following areas strongly
preferred: Critical Care (ICU, Stepdown, Cardiac Cath Lab, Heart
Transplant) LVAD, MCS, RN Coordinator, Advanced Heart Failure,
"CVICU", and cardiac surgery.
Summary:
Functions as a program, population-based expert clinician,
responsible for independent and interdependent nursing practice in
the care of patients with or receiving Mechanical Circulatory
Support. Assists educators in providing competencies for staff and
community education. Coordinates/optimizes health care team
interventions across the continuum including inpatient and
outpatient settings and is actively involved in meeting discharge
goals and long-term care outcomes. The MCS Coordinator serves in a
rotating on call capacity for the team, in order to provide 24 hour
coverage for both inpatients (staff) and outpatients. Supports
patients undergoing Mechanical Circulatory Support. Provides
therapy-specific education for patients, caregivers, staff,
providers, and community partners. Optimizes health care team
interventions; meets discharge goals and long-term care outcomes.
Serves in an on call capacity.
Work Schedule: Full Time Days
Location: Anschutz campus
Responsibilities:
Serves as the primary nursing care coordinator prior to, during and
after the implantation of a Mechanical Circulatory Device. Serves
as a clinical leader for associated teams. Provides care
coordination to patients, including 24/7 on-call availability.
Reviews Mechanical Circulatory Support policies, procedures, and
manuals. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures. Maintains
Mechanical Circulatory Support program registry and statistics.
Assists with outcomes tracking and national comparison reports.
Collaborates on clinical trials and research projects.
Educates and assesses staff in the use of Mechanical Circulatory
Support. Leads train-the-trainer initiatives and super-user formats
to ensure provider competency. Coordinates community resources and
works with patients and caregivers to ensure emergency backup
support systems.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be
able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate
action.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support
* Basic Life Support
* Registered Nurse
Minimum Required Education: Graduate of an accredited
Registered/Professional Nursing program if less than 3 years
experience. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Required Licensure/Certification: State licensure as a Registered
Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Minimum Experience: 1 year of related clinical experience. Critical
care experience. Preferred: MSN or related graduate education
preferred. Clinical care of Mechanical Circulatory Support Device
patients. Mechanical Circulatory Support Device Coordinator
experience.
Are you a RN New Grad? Visit
https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ to find out
about our exciting New Grad opportunities!
The pay range for this position is: $32.79- $50.82 / hour.
An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon
organizational and individual performance.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive
total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this
package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement
plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance
with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing
education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits
such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees
and their family members have full access to our Employee
Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits
and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In
addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending
upon their need.
At UCHealth, we do things differently
We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of
every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the
extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest
and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the
commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients
and their families. We foster a true human connection and give
people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at
UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and
perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our
institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer,
UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on
valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in
any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be
discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed,
color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental
or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth
does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a
disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act
and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an
undue hardship on the organization.
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