UC Health is hiring a Nurse Clinician (RN) LVAD Coordinator for the Surgery-Perfusion Department for the first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The LVAD Coordinator will work with a multidisciplinary team five days a week/eight hours a day with some flexibility as needed. This role is all cardiac based. This position requires call. Call is divided between the other LVAD coordinator and is scheduled two weeks at a time. Call is M-F 3pm-7am and 48 Hours for the weekends. Call consists of taking phone calls and answering questions, however, a couple times a year you are requested to come in physically during call time.
The LVAD Coordinator is responsible for both inpatient and outpatient settings. After implantation of device, the LVAD coordinator will provide education to the patient and their families. In addition, they will then travel to the facility where their patient is located (nursing home, rehab etc) The coordinator will also provide education to the staff at the facility and prepare them in how to manage the patient's care.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.
Unit Details:
Enjoy work-life balance with a highly flexible role.
Become a part of a strong culture and multidisciplinary team.
Have the benefit of working in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Take part in helping a patient through all aspects of their LVAD experience.
Benefits Details:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
401K Retirement Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Community Discounts
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Required
Master of Science in Nursing, Preferred
Minimum Required: 1-2 Years Equivalent Experience. Preferrs 3-5 Years equivalent experience.
1 Year of cardiac experience, (ICU, Stepdown etc), Required.
2 years of cardiac experience, (ICU, Stepdown etc), Preferred.
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
Current BLS/ACLS certifications, Required
Certification in specialty area strongly preferred.
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