
This Registered Nurse role serves as a VAD Coordinator within the Heart and Vascular department, focusing on high-acuity cardiac and neuro-critical care. The position involves assessing patient conditions, developing individualized care plans, and coordinating complex treatments for patients with mechanical circulatory support devices. Key responsibilities include managing ventilators and airway interventions, functioning as a charge nurse, and precepting new staff members. The role offers a collaborative environment dedicated to advanced therapies like ECMO and heart transplants, with opportunities for professional growth through specialized training and a supportive culture that prioritizes patient-centered values.
