Title: LVAD RN Coordinator

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Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with bi-weekly call rotation

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Requirements: CVICU Experience preferred

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Education: BSN Required

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About Us

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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

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Our Core Values are:

\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\n

Benefits

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Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:

\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\n

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

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Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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Job Summary

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As an LVAD Coordinator RN, you'll be a certified part of our healthcare team, coordinating patient care. You will manage evaluations, admissions, and discharges for LVAD patients. Using the nursing process, you'll assess conditions, create care plans, evaluate responses, and track outcomes.

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Essential Functions of the Role

\n\nPrioritize patient and family needs before implementing care plans.\nYou'll evaluate nursing practices regularly and advocate for changes based on research evidence when needed.\nYour role involves managing patient discomfort, alleviating suffering, promoting healing, and preventing pain. This requires both emotional and physical care.\nIt is important to protect patients' confidentiality, dignity, and rights.\nYou will help others learn by providing education to patients, families, and the community to improve care.\nYou will work with others to create and follow care plans, promoting teamwork and common goals.\nIn your role, problem-solving and efficient resource use show your systems thinking skills are crucial.\n\n

Key Success Factors

\n\nYou need a deep knowledge and skill in nursing, specifically for long-term mechanical heart support devices.\nManaging patient care with ventricular assist devices is vital.\nEducating staff and caregivers on device use is also crucial.\nGood communication and teamwork are key assets.\n\n

Belonging Statement

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We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Qualifications

Associate's degree.Minimum (2) two years in relevant field.RN LicenseBLS or must obtain within 30 days of being hired.