Registered Nurse; RN Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator - Heart TransplantClinic

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

This job is responsible for being knowledgeable and proficient in the pre‑implant, post‑implant, and/or inpatient mechanical circulatory support clinical practice. Acts as a patient advocate and patient educator while promoting optimum patient independence, self‑care, and rehabilitation. This role is an integral member of the mechanical circulatory support/transplant team, assisting the transplant physicians by independently monitoring certain patients, managing outpatient clinics and periodically reviewing all patients with the physicians.

Provides care and service to individuals of all age groups.

• Performs pre/post implant clinical activities.
• Educates patients on procedures.
• Educates Nursing staff/colleagues.
• Participates in activities for professional growth.
• Ensures compliance and participates in quality initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Required – Registered Nurse Diploma
• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

• Required – 3 years related experience with RN Diploma or RN Associate Degree
• Or two years related experience with a BS Degree in Nursing

• Required – Current Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
• Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association
• Preferred – Certification in clinical specialty area

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information.
• Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, keyboard, and various software program specific to role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Reliable transportation as may be required to travel between facilities.
• Reliable contact method as may be on call 24/7.

• Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• Incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
• Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.