Pediatric Nurse Practitioner VAD Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Palm Health Resources is hiring a Ventricular Assist Coordinator / VAD Coordinator for a Prestigious Childrens Hospital in Beautiful Tampa , FL!

This position is a full time, Day Shift- Permanent Position with 100% Outpatient Responsibilities. Great Opportunity for an inpatient Cardiothoracic APP to move into a day shift role with a lot better quality of life schedule / work load!

Acts as the key liaison for the VAD program

The role of the advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner) is one of collaboration and partnership within an inter-professional team. APPs are board-certified providers who assume responsibility and accountability for health stabilization, promotion, and maintenance of acute and chronic illness or injury under the supervision of a physician. APPs are expected to participate in evidenced-based clinical practice, clinical research, ongoing innovative education, and shared governance throughout the organization.

The VAD (ventricular assist device) APP will serve as the primary contact for the VAD Program in the Heart Institute. The APP will see patients with ventricular assist devices during implantation, while inpatient, and in clinic. They will serve as a member of the Heart Failure / Transplant team and will collaborate with other members of the team. They will participate in quality, education, guideline review / revision, and research related to the VAD program.

Qualifications

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Masters or Doctorate from an accredited Family Nurse Practitioner or Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program.

Florida APRN licensure and national certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Minimum 2 years work experience with pediatric patients with ventricular assist devices.

BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.

Physician Assistant

Graduation from an APAP (ARC-PA) approved Physician Assistant Training Program.

Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Florida PA license

Minimum 2 years work experience with pediatric patients with ventricular assist devices.

BLS and PALS certification will be required prior to start date.

Comprehensive Benefits, Relocation Assistance, And MUCH MORE!