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Nurse Clinician (RN) LVAD Coordinator, Surgery-Perfusion Services, Part Time, Da

UC Health, Cincinnati, Ohio, us, 45201


UC Health is hiring a Nurse Clinician (RN) LVAD Coordinator for the Surgery-Perfusion Department for the first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

The LVAD Coordinator will work with a multidisciplinary team five days a week/eight hours a day with some flexibility as needed. This role is all cardiac based. This position requires call. Call is divided between the other LVAD coordinator and is scheduled two weeks at a time. Call is M-F 3pm-7am and 48 Hours for the weekends. Call consists of taking phone calls and answering questions, however, a couple times a year you are requested to come in physically during call time.

The LVAD Coordinator is responsible for both inpatient and outpatient settings. After implantation of device, the LVAD coordinator will provide education to the patient and their families. In addition, they will then travel to the facility where their patient is located (nursing home, rehab etc..) The coordinator will also provide education to the staff at the facility and prepare them in how to manage the patient's care.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

Unit Details:

* Enjoy work-life balance with a highly flexible role. * Become a part of a strong culture and multidisciplinary team. * Have the benefit of working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. * Take part in helping a patient through all aspects of their LVAD experience.

Benefits Details:

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability * 401K Retirement Benefits * Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities * Community Discounts

Job Responsibilities:

The Nurse Clinician is a professional registered nurse who is responsible for the coordination of patient care in a specific area. Utilization of the nursing process helps in identification of patient needs, evaluation of patient outcomes, as well as prevention and early recognition of potential problems. This individual functions as an expert practitioner, educator, and nurse consultant to both patient and physician support staff.

* Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical * Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. * Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. * Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. * Acts as an expert clinician and role model in providing quality patient care to patients and their families within his/her specialty area * Utilizes the nursing process for direct patient care and assists the staff with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care needs * Demonstrates the nurse's role as a member of the healthcare team and promotes accountability, responsibility, and commitment regarding patient care standards * Identifies educational needs of patients/families concerning health promotion and/or maintenance, alterations in health status, disease processes, and interdisciplinary plan of care during and post-hospitalization within specialty area * Collaborates with unit Managers and department nurse educators to identify the educational needs of all levels of nursing staff, and to plan and provide appropriate learning opportunities to meet those needs Identifies observational /clinical experiences for nursing students, clinical interns, and other healthcare professionals as needed * Develops and delivers educational programs to medical staff as appropriate * Promotes continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient setting through consultations with patients, families, and healthcare providers * Works closely with medical Directors and Nurse Manager to coordinate and enhance the care of a specific patient population * Participates in the development and evaluation of standards of patient care * Recruit patients for studies Assists staff nurses in identifying quality assurance and other research questions Interprets and applies current research to area of specialty * Monitors literature for research pertaining to clinical and system changes and develops and implements changes in response to these findings * Collaborates in research endeavors with other healthcare professionals * Assist the business Manager in ensuring appropriate charge capture compliance * Uses supplies and equipment in a responsible, cost effective manner, reducing expenses where and when possible * Promotes cost effective use of human and material resources including secondary appropriate equipment and supplies

Education and Experience Requirements:

* Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Required * Master of Science in Nursing, Preferred * Minimum Required: 1-2 Years Equivalent Experience. Preferrs 3-5 Years equivalent experience. * 1 Year of cardiac experience, (ICU, Stepdown etc..), Required. * 2 years of cardiac experience, (ICU, Stepdown etc..), Preferred. * Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio * Current BLS/ACLS certifications, Required * Certification in specialty area strongly preferred.

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About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com

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