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Mechanical Circulatory Support Coord RN

Little Rock, Arkansas

CHI St Vincent Health

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  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Cardiovascular Disease Management
  • Hours/Pay Period: 80

The posted compensation range of $38.17 - $50.70 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-380073 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Remote No Category Staff Nurse

Job Details

Overview

As our Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator Nurse at CHI St Vincent Infirmary,  you’ll work closely with the inpatient heart failure team to develop/maintain a MCS/VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) program that facilitates a comprehensive and seamless interdisciplinary continuum of high quality care to meet the unique/specialized needs of advanced heart failure patients and to promote achievement of optimal clinical outcomes.

In addition to working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to develop/implement a robust program that is current with emerging trends and national guidelines, an incumbent serves as a clinical expert to healthcare providers, hospital staff, patients, families and the community-at-large with respect to all aspects of heart failure disease management and care. Work also includes developing protocols, policies, order sets and mentoring staff to assure continued competency in patient care to improve quality of life and prognosis.

About Us: 

CHI St Vincent Infirmary is a 600 bed faith-based, non-profit, acute care facility providing quality health care to patients and communities from all over the State of Arkansas. Our level II trauma center is a regional referral center for cardiology, trauma, behavioral health, cancer care, neurosciences, and other specialties. We have been consistently named by US News & World Report as one of the State’s best hospitals, with high performance in heart care, colorectal surgery, and joint replacement. 

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. 


Responsibilities
  • Develops, implements, manages and evaluates the CHI-St. Vincent MCS/VAD Program designed to improve patient outcomes and quality care, including written care protocols based on best practice updates.
  • Leads and/or coordinates the development, implementation and organization of CHI-St. Vincent MCS Team Algorithms/Protocols/Clinical Pathway/Order Sets in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts ongoing review and monitoring of MCS care-related documentation to ensure continued adherence to standardized MCS orders, nursing pathway and protocols and that care given was appropriate based on established regulatory requirements/guidelines; identifies issues, determines causes and provides education/guidance to preclude the occurrence of future issues.
  • Mechanical Circulatory Support assigned call coverage to coordinate care of all Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiogenic shock patients.
  • Provide mechanical circulatory support device management and support during all sedation procedures.
  • Provide patient and caregiver education on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
  • Assists in discharge planning and the discharge of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) patients.
  • Screens internal and external referrals for potential use of Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS)

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing required; 

     Bachelor's Degree preferred

Required Licensure and Certifications

RN:AR; 

BLS-CPR – within 30 days








Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training


  • Knowledge of the principles, standards, practices, systems, equipment and tools relating to the professional nursing discipline.
  • Knowledge of pathology/risk factors, latest treatment protocols and the full continuum of care to support timely treatment relating to Heart Failure disease management.
  • Knowledge of the purpose and use of Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) to support heart failure patients on medical and/or surgical services.
  • Knowledge of the pharmacology of various drugs and their therapeutic and adverse reactions relative to heart failure
  • Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, program requirements and accreditation standards applicable to work unit activities.
  • Knowledge of standards and effective practices for

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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Mechanical Circulatory Support Coord RN at CHI St Vincent Health?

  • Compassionate
  • Trustworthy
  • Proactive
  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Balanced

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  • Financial Future

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Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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