Registered Nurse RN MCS LVAD Coordinator

Registered Nurse (RN) Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator

Banner Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator to join the Advanced Heart Failure team at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. This is a day shift position working Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some schedule flexibility, plus 24-hour on-call rotations (including weekend and holiday coverage). The role focuses on providing comprehensive management and coordination of care for patients requiring Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) or Total Artificial Heart (TAH) devices throughout their entire healthcare journey.

In this position, the RN MCS Coordinator is involved in care coordination from pre-implant evaluation through post-operative care and long-term follow-up, collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary team. The coordinator will serve as a vital resource and educator for patients, families, healthcare providers, and community professionals, providing both clinical and technical support. This includes pre and post-operative patient education, staff training, and after-hours support for patient calls.

The role also involves quality improvement initiatives, assisting with operating room preparation as needed, and coordinating readmissions for patients experiencing difficulties.

The ideal candidate will have cardiac nursing experience, with ICU experience preferred but not required. Experience with mechanical circulatory support (MCS) and/or transplant is highly desirable. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives during critical moments while working collaboratively with physicians, advanced practice practitioners, nursing staff, case managers, and the broader multidisciplinary team. Banner Health is committed to investing in nurses through better pay, benefits, opportunities, and a supportive community that recognizes nurses as the heartbeat of healthcare.

Location:

Banner University Medical Center-1111

E. McDowell Rd.

Schedule:

This is a day shift position working Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some schedule flexibility, plus 24-hour on-call rotations (including weekend and holiday coverage).

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides comprehensive management and coordination of inpatient and outpatient care for specialized patient populations, such as those requiring ventricular assist device or artificial heart. This position also has accountability for coordination of activities including, but not limited to, patient education, staff education, community education, surgical coordination, and record keeping.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Manages individual patients across the healthcare continuum to achieve optimal clinical, financial, operation and satisfaction outcomes. Facilitates, coordination, and monitors pre-implant evaluations and the cares of implant candidate waiting implantation. Collaborates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to plan and implement the patient's treatment plan, utilizing effective oral and written communication. Participates in weekly selection and patient update conference.
• Collects required clinical data and collaborates with case manager of insurance provider for approval. Interprets and administers current payor contracts to best meet the financial needs for the patient and program while maximizing facility and program reimbursement.…