Ventricular Assist Device RN Coordinator - Transplant

The VAD Transplant Coordinator manifests a high level of expertise in the assessment, coordination and care of the complex patients, families, or communities to actual or potential health problems; prevention of illness and injury; maintenance of wellness; and provision of comfort. The VAD Transplant Coordinator demonstrates strong clinical experiences in patient care.

• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible

• Current RN licensure in Virginia
• AHA BLS HC P Certification or equivalent

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in transplant, critical care or medical-surgical nursing
• Two (2) years of progressive leadership experience
• Demonstrated clinical expertise for population served with a minimum of one (1) year in specialty area

• Five (5) years of clinical experience in the transplant field
• Academic Healthcare experience
• Advanced Practice Nursing Role or Clinical Leadership experience

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

• Masters Degree in Nursing
• Certification in Transplantation or Heart Failure or Mechanical Circulatory Support

• All day-to-day operations of the role are handled independently with minimal assistance.
• Advice and guidance are sought from the Manager or Director on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activity outside the unit.
• Actions that are taken without prior approval include daily operational functions and leadership of staff.

N/A

• On-call duties required 24/7
• Age Specific groups served:
  Adult, Geriatric

• Lifting 50-100 lbs.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
• Prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), repetitive motion.

• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking.

• Fast pace environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change.

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