Non Certified Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

+ Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

+ Paid Time Off from Day One

+ 403-B Retirement Plan

+ 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Well-being Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

+ Pet Benefits

**Schedule:**

Full time

**Shift:**

Day (United States of America)

**Address:**

601 E Rollins St

**City:**

Orlando

**State:**

Florida

**Postal Code:**

32803

**Job Description:**

Location: 2415 N. Orange Ave Suite 600 Orlando, FL

+ Facilitates evaluations for potential VAD recipients by identifying candidates, reviewing medical records, and compiling tests.

+ Documents comprehensive clinical assessments, including diagnostic testing and functional status.

+ Participates in team meetings, patient review committees, interdisciplinary rounds, and discharge planning sessions.

+ Monitors post-VAD and heart function according to established protocols.

+ Provides clinical support to VAD patients, coordinating with hospital nursing staff, VAD RNs, and the perfusion team.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**

• Sound clinical judgement, decision making and problem-solving skills [Required]

• Effective teaching skills [Required]

• Accountability and commitment to quality and safety [Required]

• Effective time- management skills within a high-stress environment [Required]

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor message to individuals and audiences throughout the institution. [Required]

• Ability to maintain effective relationships while remaining flexible to work with patients, families and all members of the interdisciplinary health care team [Required]

• Ability to work independently while thriving in a setting requiring collaboration with the multidisciplinary team [Required]

• Proficiency with MS Office Platform, particularly Outlook and Word [Required]

• Computer skills and ability to work effectively across multiple EMRs [Required]

• Ability to ensure security and confidentiality of patient health information (PHI) [Required]

• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, bylaws, regulations and instructions [Required]

• Organ transplantation or procurement knowledge [Required]

• Ability to make decisions ethically and to act as a patient advocate [Required]

• Bilingual (English required/Spanish preferred) [Preferred]

**Education:**

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]

• Master's of Nursing [Preferred]

**Field of Study:**

• N/A

**Work Experience:**

• 1+ of critical care or palliative care experience for patients with life-limiting or life-threatening illness [Preferred]

• 1+ of experience of advanced heart failure or post-operative cardiovascular experience [Required]

• 1+ of teaching/preceptor experience [Preferred]

• 1+ of ventricular assist device experience [Preferred]

• 2+ of experience in an acute care setting within the last three years [Required]

**Additional Information:**

• N/A

**Licenses and Certifications:**

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]

• CERTIFIED CLINICAL TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR (CCTC) [Preferred] OR

• Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) [Preferred] OR

• Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) [Preferred]

•Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) [Preferred]

**Physical Requirements:** _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

**Pay Range:**

$72,189.82 - $134,259.75

_This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._

**Category:** Surgery Services

**Organization:** AdventHealth Orlando

**Schedule:** Full time

**Shift:** Day

**Req ID:** 152249055