Nursing Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Chapel Hill, United States UNC Health Care Full time

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

The VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) Nurse Coordinator coordinates the VAD care of all pediatric and adult VAD patients. The VAD Coordinator provides follow-up and care across the continuum from pre-VAD, during VAD implant admission and post VAD. S/he collaborates with members of the health care team to enhance patient care by developing, supporting and educating nursing staff. S/he is a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant and leader. S/he makes clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The VAD Nurse Coordinator is an integral member of a larger multi-disciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the organization.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the VAD program administrator in short, intermediate, and long-range planning for the VAD program through regularly scheduled staff and individual program meetings
Continuous Quality Improvement. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the VAD program‘s CQI efforts that focus on maximizing the outcomes for patient survival and quality of life. Reviews patient resource utilization with administrative and clinical staff to identify areas for improvement. Participates in the development and improvement of clinical pathways.
Education. Educates patients and their families about the VAD process and what to expect during each phase of care (pre, peri, and post). Responsible for planning and acquiring or designing educational materials, and presenting educational programs to patients and staff, other professionals, the community and outside agencies.
Patient Care-- Oversees and/or coordinates the clinical, psychosocial and financial needs of the VAD patient. Coordinates evaluation tests and consults to determine VAD candidacy and facilitates VAD by organizing patient and VAD team. Monitors inpatient status, discharge needs and follow-up care per program standards
Regulatory Compliance. Documents and maintains patient VAD information in the electronic medical record with current data and required information to ensure regulatory compliance.


Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Bachelor‘s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Three (3) years of professional nursing experience to include two (2) years in VAD or transplant, critical care, disease specific area.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the additional competencies below:

  • Managing patients with complex medical issues.
  • Have a personal investment in their patient case load.
  • Being invested in a team centered environment.
    • Initiative to know when your teammate need help and offer to help.
    • Anticipate your own needs as well as those of the team.
  • Work at the top of your RN License.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Strong critical thinking skills.
  • Flexibility in role, able to cover all areas as needed (Inpatient, Clinic, Rehab teaching)
  • Always looking for process improvement open to and able to successfully incorporate change into practice.
Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: VAD Program

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $37.24 - $53.54 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes


This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.


Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants‘ and employees‘ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.


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