Registered Nurse RN Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator
Core
Coordinates inpatient and outpatient care for patients requiring ventricular assist devices or artificial hearts, managing the clinical and financial continuum from pre-implant evaluation to post-operative support.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator)
Builds
Patient care pathways and program compliance for mechanical circulatory support devices
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiovascular / Medical Devices
Required skills
Patient care management, Insurance contract interpretation, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Process improvement, Patient education, Regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Master's degree in nursing, ACLS certification, Specialty certification
Technologies
Electronic health records, Database management systems
Responsibilities
Manage individual patients across the healthcare continuum, Collect clinical data and coordinate insurance approvals, Establish relationships with physicians and third-party payors, Provide post-operative education to patients and families, Participate in program quality assurance and process improvement, Support community health professionals and coordinate readmissions