Mechanical Circulatory Support Nurse Coordinator

Schedule: Monday - Friday 4 10-hour shifts

Our ideal candidate

has the ability to collaborate with hospital administration, physician leaders, and nursing staff to organize and support our advanced heart failure program. Our goal is to be able to deliver the best of care, which includes “end stage” therapies right here in Boise. We are currently utilizing ECMO, and LVAD therapies are being considered to treat end stage disease.

Responsibilities include: Coordinate and manage ongoing care for Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) patients adult (18 through 64 years) and geriatric (65 years and above) throughout the care continuum. Provide supportive care to temporary and durable MCS patients; functioning in an expanded role using the nursing process and integrating acts of complex assessment and comprehensive care management. Record physical findings and participate in formulating care plans, based on the patient's condition, to maintain a complete and accurate patient medical record in the physician office and hospital. Provide leadership, clinical consultation, and education related to the management and care of complex cardiac patients and MCS devices for staff, physicians, and other disciplines with contact or care responsibilities for this population. Act as a liaison between patients, families, hospital staff, and referring physicians. Participate in community outreach and educational lectures. Manage Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) program protocols and documentation, including ELSO registry data. Maintenance and tracking of outcome and quality standards. Perform other related duties as assigned

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience Requirement: Three years of critical care experience

License/Certification Requirement: Registered Nurse license in the State of Idaho required by start date. Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon required within six months of start date. American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required

General Preferences: Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification