Coordinator - Ventricular Assist and Transplant Services - FT - Days - MRH (Hiring Immediately) Job at Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL

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  • Memorial Healthcare System
  • Hollywood, FL

Job Description

**Location:**

Hollywood, Florida

We have an outstanding reputation for providing patient- and family-centered
care that exceeds all expectations. Together, we have created an award-
winning, nationally-recognized system where every effort is focused on
delivering Deeper Caring and Smarter Healthcare throughout our communities.
Career opportunities exist on diverse teams across our many facilities where
you can search open positions and apply online to join #teamMHSflorida.


Learn more below.

**Summary:**

Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of all aspects of
care for patients with a ventricular assist device (VAD) and heart transplant
candidatesrecipients in collaboration with the Medical Directors of Heart
Transplant Surgery and Cardiac Transplant.

**Responsibilities:**

Oversee and facilitate participation in VAD and heart transplant surgery
related clinical research trials.Oversee the performance improvement program
that focuses on continually improving the outcomes of these patients. Format
and present all performance improvement metrics in compliance with TJC and all
laws and regulations.Accountable for ensuring compliance with organizational
policies and procedures, private, state and regulatory requirements for
VADs.Participates in training and orientation of staff and evaluates staff
competencies related to VAD and Heart Transplant care.Serves as the liaison
and communication link between the healthcare system and anyone needing VAD
services.Provide direct care of patients with end-stage heart disease within
the scope of their licensure under the direction of the Medical
Directors.Responsible for pre- and postoperative patient, resource
accessibility and readiness.Act as a liaison between patients, families,
referring physicians, and medical staff. Provides clinical consultation and
education related to the management and care of the complex cardiac surgical
patient and VAD devices for staff, physicians as well as other disciplines who
may have contact or care responsibilities for this population.

**Competencies:**

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EVIDENCE-
BASED PRACTICE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED
CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

**Education and Certification Requirements:**

Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA
ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS American Heart RQI
E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART),
ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN
HEART), ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), ACLS
Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential
Credential (GRACE), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart
Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI
ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American
Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS
Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential
Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS),
Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate,
Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

**Additional Job Information:**

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and
the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience: 5
years of professional clinical experience. 1 year experience caring for VAD
transplant patients required.Other Information: Additional Credential Info:
PALS Certification (Required for Pediatric)

**Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:**

* Bending and Stooping = 0%
* Climbing = 0%
* Keyboard Entry = 80%
* Kneeling = 0%
* LiftingCarrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
* Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
* Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
* Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
* Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
* Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
* Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
* Reaching = 0%
* Repetitive Movement FootLeg = 0%
* Repetitive Movement HandArm = 80%
* Running = 0%
* Sitting = 80%
* Squatting = 0%
* Standing = 80%
* Walking = 80%
* Audible Speech = 80%
* Hearing Acuity = 80%
* Smelling Acuity = 0%
* Taste Discrimination = 0%
* Depth Perception = 80%
* Distinguish Color = 80%
* Seeing - Far = 80%
* Seeing - Near = 80%
* Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
* Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
* Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
* Blood andor Bodily Fluids = 60%
* Communicable Diseases andor Pathogens = 60%
* Asbestos = 0%
* Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
* Dust = 0%
* GasVaporsFumes = 0%
* Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
* Hazardous Medication = 0%
* Latex = 0%
* Computer Monitor = 80%
* Domestic Animals = 0%
* Extreme HeatCold = 0%
* Fire Risk = 0%
* Hazardous Noise = 0%
* Heating Devices = 0%
* Hypoxia = 0%
* LaserHigh Intensity Lights = 0%
* Magnetic Fields = 0%
* Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
* NeedlesSharp Objects = 60%
* Potential Electric Shock = 0%
* Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
* Radiation = 0%
* Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
* Unprotected Heights = 0%
* Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

**Shift:**

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

**Disclaimer:** This job description is not intended, nor should it be
construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or
working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the
general nature and level of work performed by employees within this
classification.


Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to
any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare
System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.


Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
committed to workplace diversity.


Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates
for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by
law.


We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and
military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your
status on your application to take advantage of this program.


Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug
testing.


If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please
call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email
[TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net](mailto:TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net)


Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Shift work,

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