RN LVAD Coordinator

Baylor Scott & White Health, Plano, Texas

Specialty/Department:
Heart Failure Clinic

Shift/

Schedule:

Full-time days, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. There is an on-call after 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday, every six weeks at one time a week.

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

As an LVAD Coordinator RN, you'll be a certified part of our healthcare team, coordinating patient care. You will manage evaluations, admissions, and discharges for LVAD patients. Using the nursing process, you'll assess conditions, create care plans, evaluate responses, and track outcomes.

• Prioritize patient and family needs before implementing care plans.
• Evaluate nursing practices regularly and advocate for changes based on research evidence when needed.
• Manage patient discomfort, alleviate suffering, promote healing, and prevent pain. This requires both emotional and physical care.
• Protect patients' confidentiality, dignity, and rights.
• Provide education to patients, families, and the community to improve care.
• Work with others to create and follow care plans, promoting teamwork and common goals.
• Problem-solving and efficient resource use show your systems thinking skills are crucial.

• Deep knowledge and skill in nursing, specifically for long-term mechanical heart support devices.
• Managing patient care with ventricular assist devices is vital.
• Educating staff and caregivers on device use is also crucial.
• Good communication and teamwork are key assets.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• Minimum (2) two years in relevant field.
• RN License.
• BLS or must obtain within 30 days of being hired.