Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator

Purpose

The Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) RN provides specialized nursing care for patients with mechanical circulatory support devices, primarily Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), used in the treatment of advanced heart failure. This role coordinates inpatient and outpatient care, including pre-implant education, post-operative management, and long-term follow-up. The VAD RN collaborates closely with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, transplant coordinators, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary heart failure team. The position typically reports to the Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support.

Responsibilities

Coordinates VAD Patient Care

• Manages care for patients pre- and post-VAD implantation.
• Collaborates with medical team to assess candidacy and treatment plans.
• Facilitates continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Coordinates readmissions and follow-up appointments.
• Maintains detailed documentation and care plans.

Provides Patient and Family Education

Monitors Device Function and Patient Status

Collaborates with Multidisciplinary Team

Supports Program Development and Quality Improvement

Provides On-Call and Emergency Support

Required Qualifications

Relevant education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Range

$95,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Environment

Required Materials

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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