Nurse Coordinator

Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Sup

Full Time

77691BR

Job Summary

The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Specialist/Nurse Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the inpatient and outpatient VAD patient care, including review of lab results and medications in collaboration with the attending physician and/or surgeon.  Under the direction of the Medical and/or Surgical Director for Pediatric Heart Failure & Heart Transplant, the MCS Specialist will coordinate inpatient and outpatient referrals and appointments, pre-VAD patient workup, including diagnostic appointments, testing and procedures, and will meet with the potential VAD patient and family in the hospital or in the clinic to discuss and educate the patient and family on VAD device physiology and VAD lifestyle changes.

The MCS Specialist will round daily with the inpatient team on patients on support to assist with device specific questions and management. The Nurse Coordinator will be essential in the provision of ongoing MCS education, both for in-house staff as well as community staff.  Specifically for the in-house education, the MCS Specialist will work in collaboration with Heart Center nursing leadership to develop a comprehensive educational plan to offer to RN staff who is involved in the care and management of the MCS patients.  Ultimately, this position will be vital in developing the content and structure to allow for a robust online educational initiative that will assist with up-to-date information and changes with MCS therapy, as well as annual competency requirements. The MCS Specialist will also understand the foundations of Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant and will provide cross-coverage for the Heart Transplant RN Coordinator service.

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Required Qualifications

• A minimum of two years recent clinical experience working in a pediatric critical or transitional cardiac care unit, or intensive care unit with patients with end stage heart and pulmonary failure
• At least 1-year of hands on recent clinical experience working with ECLS and VAD. Experience such as the Heartmate and Berlin heart is preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1-year ECLS/VAD program coordination experience
• Research experience in investigational drug/device trials strongly preferred.

License/Certification

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification
• Current American Heart Association PALS certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009141 NURSE CRD

Job Category

Nursing - Pediatric Critical Care, Nursing - Pediatric Services, Nursing - Pediatric-Other

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Location

Mission Bay (SF), San Francisco, CA