VAD Nurse Coordinator/UKHC

Job Title
VAD Nurse Coordinator/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE50645


Working Title
VAD Nurse Coordinator


Department Name
H3130:Gill Heart Institute


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
11


Salary Range
$26.00-45.70/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BSN



Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)



Physical Requirements

The physical requirements for this position include standing and walking for extended periods of time.



Shift

The shift is primarily Monday-Friday days, with occasional night and weekend requirements and required on-call hours.



Job Summary

Serves as a central point of clinical expertise for the Ventricular Assist Device program and is responsible for managing all inpatient and outpatient VAD patients across the continuum of care. Works independently to ensure quality patient care in assigned areas; ensures quality improvement activities are in place; evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and support services; facilitates pre-operative implant work-up and ensures all records are available for review; ensures family/patient training is occurring daily; makes daily rounds on all in-patient VAD patients; facilitates outpatient clinic visits; determines environmental need of patients; establishes clinical standards, policies and procedures.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess clinical nursing experience with Cardiac Care and VAD/ECMO experience; have direct patient care experience; have the ability manage multiple activities and timelines; have an excellent medical terminology background; be well organized; exceptional communication skills (written & verbal); enjoy working independently as well as closely with their co-workers in a supportive team environment; computer skills (to include Microsoft Office); strong customer service skills; excellent active listening skills; posse high attention to detail; and be dependable.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

BSN with VAD/ECMO and CCU/CT ICU experience preferred. CCRN preferred.



Deadline to Apply
07/01/2025


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