Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator - UI Heart and Vascular Center at University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays!


The UI Heart and Vascular Center is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to offering cutting-edge medical treatments and exceptional patient care. We specialize in advanced cardiac care and are committed to improving the lives of our patients through innovative solutions and compassionate support.

The VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) Coordinator is responsible for the comprehensive management of patients with ventricular assist devices. This role involves coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, providing education and support to patients and their families, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The VAD Coordinator plays a critical role in optimizing patient outcomes and enhancing the overall quality of care for individuals with advanced heart failure.

Please take a minute to review our webpages:

UI Health Care Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD): https://uihc.org/services/left-ventricular-assist-device-lvad
UI Health Care HVC: https://uihc.org/services/heart-and-vascular-services


This position will be filled at 100%. Scheduled hours can be determined with individual candidates with the opportunity to be achieved in shifts ranging from 8-10 hours to mutually meet candidate and department needs. Regular hours 6:30 AM and 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. This position does have intermittent periods of on-call responsibilities after 6 months.



Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preoperative evaluation and postoperative management of VAD patients.
• Act as the primary point of contact for VAD patients and their families, providing education, support, and resources.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Monitor patients' progress and respond to changes in their condition.
• Work closely with cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences.
• Communicate effectively with all team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide comprehensive education to patients, families, and caregivers about VAD management, including device operation, troubleshooting, and lifestyle modifications.
• Develop and deliver training programs for healthcare staff on VAD protocols and best practices.
• Create and distribute educational materials and resources.
• Program Development and Quality Improvement:
• Assist in the development and implementation of VAD program protocols and policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and program efficiency.
• Collect and analyze data related to VAD outcomes and program performance.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and guidelines related to VAD management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including documentation of care plans, patient interactions, and clinical outcomes.
• Prepare and submit reports to regulatory bodies as required.
• Advocate for the needs and preferences of VAD patients within the healthcare system.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families facing the challenges of living with a VAD.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and support groups.

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®



Education Requirement

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required.

Experience Requirement

• Minimum 6 months providing direct nursing care or management/supervision of cardiovascular medical/surgical patients OR Minimum 1 year providing direct nursing care/ care coordination within an outpatient setting required.
• Experience in cardiac care, critical care, or VAD management is required.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience and skills with electronic health record is required.

Certification/Licensure Requirement

• Current certification in BLS required by start date.
• Current license to practice nursing in the State of Iowa required by start date.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a coordinator role within a VAD or heart failure program.
• Previous nursing experience managing cardiovascular patient population in an outpatient/ambulatory setting.
• Strong organization and time management skills and documented excellent interpersonal skills with patients, families and health care team.
• Current job-related professional certification.
• Previous experience with EPIC.

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Jordan Adam at jordan-adam@uiowa.edu or 319-384-5699.


Additional Information

• Classification Title: Transplant Coordinator
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

• Pay Level: 6

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Jordan Adam
• Contact Email: jordan-adam@uiowa.edu

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