Duke University
CLINICAL SERVICES NURSE II/III - VAD COORDINATOR
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Clinical Services Nurse II/III - VAD Coordinator
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Job Location - Duke University Hospital Relocation Reimbursement Grant (current primary residence and relocation exceeds 50 miles from Duke University Hospital) Job Hours Monday‑Friday 9‑5pm, call required.
Job Summary The Clinical Services Nurse (CSN) is responsible and accountable for clinical expertise for patients with heart failure treated with mechanical circulatory support devices, including Left Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD). The incumbent functions as clinician, educator, consultant and leader. Clinical judgments are based on syntheses of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The CSN functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and providing leadership in the organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Direct Care
Assessment of outpatient and inpatient VAD patients
Serve as a VAD resource for patients and families by providing pre‑operative evaluations and counseling
Identify patient/family education needs and priorities
Coach patients and families to help them prepare for discharge from hospital after index VAD implant
Provide ongoing VAD education for patients and families
Participate in developing, implementing and evaluating patient education resources and programs
Asses learning needs of nursing staff and multidisciplinary team; plan and implement appropriate educational forums and opportunities to address critical learning needs and skills
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships within and across departments that promote patient safety, culturally competent care, and clinical excellence in the care of patients with VADs
Practices collegially with multidisciplinary team including but not limited to medical staff, advanced practice providers and other members of the healthcare team
Role model professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking, continuous learning and problem‑solving skills
Provides clinical experience in preceptor roles for nursing students attending institutions that have contractual agreements with DUHS
Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff and provides expert coaching and guidance through both formal and informal one‑on‑one teaching with nursing staff
Employs evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines tailored to the individual
Integrates evidence in the management of patients, families, and groups
Participate in phone triage/on‑call pager coverage for Duke VAD emergency pager
Provide patient follow up via faxes, phone calls, emails and electronic medical record communication
Complete paperwork for prescription prior authorizations in collaboration with physician and/or advanced practice provider
Remain up to date with clinical resources and most recent guidelines pertaining to the care of the VAD population
Coaching / Educator Coaching and educational responsibilities are integrated within the Direct Care duties and involve mentoring staff and patients throughout the VAD pathway.
Collaboration Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring coordinated care and shared decision‑making.
Evidence Based Practice, Quality Improvement and Research Utilization
Collaborates in quality/performance improvement programs and projects, product evaluation, outcomes evaluation studies and/or clinical research
Assists with clinical research when appropriate
Job Eligibility Requirements Education
Graduate of an accredited BSN program
License
Current unrestricted license issued by the NCBON
AHA ACLS and BLS required
Certification
No specific certification required for this role
Experience
Minimum 2 years of applicable RN experience required with 1 year experience with patients with durable VAD
Physical and Mental Requirements
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and clinical practice standards.
Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow‑up.
Able to use fine motor skills.
Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations.
Able to use computer and learn new software programs.
Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals.
Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations.
Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds.
Able to remain focused and organized.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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Job Location - Duke University Hospital Relocation Reimbursement Grant (current primary residence and relocation exceeds 50 miles from Duke University Hospital) Job Hours Monday‑Friday 9‑5pm, call required.
Job Summary The Clinical Services Nurse (CSN) is responsible and accountable for clinical expertise for patients with heart failure treated with mechanical circulatory support devices, including Left Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD). The incumbent functions as clinician, educator, consultant and leader. Clinical judgments are based on syntheses of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The CSN functions as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and providing leadership in the organization.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Direct Care
Assessment of outpatient and inpatient VAD patients
Serve as a VAD resource for patients and families by providing pre‑operative evaluations and counseling
Identify patient/family education needs and priorities
Coach patients and families to help them prepare for discharge from hospital after index VAD implant
Provide ongoing VAD education for patients and families
Participate in developing, implementing and evaluating patient education resources and programs
Asses learning needs of nursing staff and multidisciplinary team; plan and implement appropriate educational forums and opportunities to address critical learning needs and skills
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships within and across departments that promote patient safety, culturally competent care, and clinical excellence in the care of patients with VADs
Practices collegially with multidisciplinary team including but not limited to medical staff, advanced practice providers and other members of the healthcare team
Role model professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking, continuous learning and problem‑solving skills
Provides clinical experience in preceptor roles for nursing students attending institutions that have contractual agreements with DUHS
Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff and provides expert coaching and guidance through both formal and informal one‑on‑one teaching with nursing staff
Employs evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines tailored to the individual
Integrates evidence in the management of patients, families, and groups
Participate in phone triage/on‑call pager coverage for Duke VAD emergency pager
Provide patient follow up via faxes, phone calls, emails and electronic medical record communication
Complete paperwork for prescription prior authorizations in collaboration with physician and/or advanced practice provider
Remain up to date with clinical resources and most recent guidelines pertaining to the care of the VAD population
Coaching / Educator Coaching and educational responsibilities are integrated within the Direct Care duties and involve mentoring staff and patients throughout the VAD pathway.
Collaboration Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring coordinated care and shared decision‑making.
Evidence Based Practice, Quality Improvement and Research Utilization
Collaborates in quality/performance improvement programs and projects, product evaluation, outcomes evaluation studies and/or clinical research
Assists with clinical research when appropriate
Job Eligibility Requirements Education
Graduate of an accredited BSN program
License
Current unrestricted license issued by the NCBON
AHA ACLS and BLS required
Certification
No specific certification required for this role
Experience
Minimum 2 years of applicable RN experience required with 1 year experience with patients with durable VAD
Physical and Mental Requirements
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and clinical practice standards.
Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.
Able to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, perform health assessments, treatment, and follow‑up.
Able to use fine motor skills.
Able to record activities, document assessments & interventions; prepare reports and presentations.
Able to use computer and learn new software programs.
Able to provide leadership in clinical area of expertise and in meeting organizational goals.
Able to navigate the Hospital and DUHS to provide clinical expertise to specific patient populations.
Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds.
Able to remain focused and organized.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
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