Registered Nurse (RN) Ventricular Assistant Device Coordinator - Heart Transplan

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job is responsible for being knowledgeable and proficient in the pre-implant, post-implant, and/or inpatient mechanical circulatory support clinical practice. Acts as a patient advocate and patient educator while promoting optimum patient independence, self-care, and rehabilitation. This role is an integral member of the mechanical circulatory support/transplant team, assisting the transplant physicians by independently monitoring certain patients, managing outpatient clinics and periodically reviewing all patients with the physicians. Provides care and service to individuals of all age groups. Education Required - Registered Nurse Diploma Preferred - Bachelors' degree in Nursing Work Experience Required - 3 years related experience with RN Diploma or RN Associate Degree or two years related experience with a BS Degree in Nursing Certifications Required - Current Registed Nurse (RN) License in the state of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) * Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of required job information. * Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, keyboard, and various software program specific to role. * Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. * Reliable transportation as may be required to travel between facilities. * Educates Nursing staff/colleagues. * Ensures compliance and participates in quality initiatives. * All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . The incumbent works in a patient care area; The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role. Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.