Registered Nurse RN Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator
Core
Coordinates inpatient and outpatient care for patients requiring ventricular assist devices or artificial hearts, managing the continuum from pre-implant evaluation to post-operative education and discharge.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator)
Builds
Patient care pathways and interdisciplinary treatment plans for specialized cardiac device populations
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology / Mechanical Circulatory Support
Required skills
Patient care management, interdisciplinary collaboration, insurance contract interpretation, process improvement, critical thinking, oral and written communication
Preferred skills
Master's degree in nursing, ACLS certification, specialty certification
Technologies
Database management software, hospital information systems
Responsibilities
Manage individual patients across the healthcare continuum; collect clinical data and collaborate with insurance case managers; educate patients, families, and healthcare providers on device care and procedures; participate in program quality assurance and process improvement projects; coordinate readmissions and provide post-discharge support.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC