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Medical City is a recognized leader in healthcare. We are the first hospital in North Texas to achieve Magnet Recognition. We have also been named #1 Best Place to Work in Dallas/Fort Worth by the Dallas Business Journal.

The Heart Failure/VAD Coordinator is a registered nurse who plans, coordinates and implements the care of the heart failure patient and the pre- and post-VAD patient, as applicable, in both the in-patient and out-patient settings in accordance with the nursing process. This will include Case Management duties as required. The scope of the role includes:-Acting as a liaison with the heart failure patient population, the pre-transplant Heart Transplant Coordinator, the VAD Program Supervisor and community care providers in order to match patient clinical needs to program/procedural offerings.-Coordinating information flow among medical, ancillary, nursing, financial and insurance company staff-Representing the heart failure, VAD and transplant program(s) through involvement in hospital and community activities-Participates in the development and maintenance of the transplant/VAD statistical databases, Intermacs and any registries pertaining to VAD services.-Supports the VAD Process Improvement Committee preparations as required.-Supports requirements for continued VAD Certification by Joint Commission.-Takes call for the VAD program. -Educates the patient and family, staff and community as required-Manages equipment, supplies, and charges in conjunction with hospital liaisons.Requirements:Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing. * Two years critical care experience * One year experience in management of organ failure/transplant/VAD patients preferred.

Our CVICU is the perfect environment for true professionals! Our Directors focus on quality patient care and teamwork makes this unit a great place to be for Nurses with high personal expectations and a team mentality. The ideal candidate has BSN and a CCRN certification. The CVICU RN provides professional nursing care within the unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. This dynamic position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Our CVICU RNs are responsible for rendering individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Additionally, the CVICU RN acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgment in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. As part of our team, you may be asked to be in charge for a shift. Our patients, their families and your coworkers all benefit from your effective interpersonal skills, focus on service and quality and ability to work cohesively. Technology is just one of the ways we better serve our patients so basic computer skills are important too. The CVICU RN provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgment in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift(s).MINIMUM EDUCATION: Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing schoolPREFERRED EDUCATION: BSNPREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year of acute care experience. Certification in specialty area of practicepreferred.REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona. CPR. ACLS.SPECIAL SKILLS: Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with team members required. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional periods of above average pressure. Excellent customer service skills. Must have basic computer skills.