Coordination of inpatient and outpatient care for patients with a ventricular assist device, patient education, staff education, surgical coordination, clinic visits, data collection and tracking for regulatory /research purposes.
Attend daily rounds on LVAD inpatients; provide in-house LVAD patient care, etc.; participate in heart transplant conference; complete clinical evaluation of potential candidates for ventricular assist device intervention; assist with pump preparation and start up activities in operating room; interview and treat patients during clinic appointments; coordinate readmissions for LVAD patients having difficulties; provide clinic support to patients leaving the unit for tests and procedures; assist with maintenance supplies for patients on device and for potential implants; coordinate outpatient LVAD clinic and patient discharge. Provide education and support for patients, families and health care professionals. Coordinate data management, insurance coverage and conduct research activities.