LVAD Coordinator
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Overview
The LVAD Coordinator provides specialized outpatient care for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD). This role focuses on patient and caregiver education, seamless care coordination across multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to regulatory standards to optimize patient outcomes. Responsibilities include guiding patients through peri-operative and long-term management, facilitating clinic visits, monitoring through established protocols, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The position requires strong critical thinking, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.
ResponsibilitiesParticipates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) program and the heart transplant program; to coordinate and manage the patient care of this high-risk patient population throughout the continuum.
QualificationsEducation
- Graduate from a Registered Nurse Program Required
Work Experience
- 4 years of professional clinical experience Required
- Cardiovascular focus experience Preferred
- 1 year experience caring for LVAD patients and heart transplant patients Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License Required
- ACLS BLS and certification Required
Business Unit :
Name:
Piedmont Hospital
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