Cardiac Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Description: Allina Health System is at present looking to employ Cardiac Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator right now, this occupation will be placed in Minnesota. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Introduction Allina Health is a not-for-profit system of hospitals, clinics and other health care services with more than 23,500 e! mployees, 5,000 physicians and 2,500 volunteers dedicated to meeting the lifelong health care needs of patients and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Allina is a vibrant, growing organization with opportunities to suit your professional skills and a diverse work environment to match your specific interests. We believe employees are our greatest asset and are dedicated to helping you develop and maximize your professional skills. Abbott Northwestern Hospital is the largest not-for-profit hospital in the Twin Cities with a longstanding tradition of compassionate care and service; centers of excellence in cardiovascular care, oncology, neuroscience, orthopedics and obstetrics; and leadership in education and clinical research.
Located in Minneapolis, Minn., Abbott Northwestern is a 633-bed hospital. Its 5,330 employees and 1,586 physicians care for nearly 370,000 patients and their families each year from the Twin Cities area and throughout the U! pper Midwest. Abbott Northwestern Hospital is proud to be reco! gnized as an ANCC Magnet Hospital. An established, award-winning Electronic Medical Record is utilized.
Responsibilities Coordinate care of ventricular assist device (VAD) patients from candidate evaluation, selection, VAD implant surgery, short and long term follow up Provide patient/ family and staff education Serve as resource to multi disciplinary team caring for VAD patients expertise in device operation and troubleshooting Develop policies, procedures and standards of care and continuous quality improvement activities for VAD program Qualifications Education & Experience: Graduate of accredited school of nursing, BSN or higher degree preferred Five years experience with critically ill cardiothoracic patients, heart failure and heart transplant/ventricular assist device patients Previous experience with ventricular assist devices preferred BLS Registered RN MN Skills: Knowledge and skill in the care of critically ill patients with end-stage heart disease, vent! ricular assist devices, and heart transplants Excellent interpersonal communication, critical thinking, clinical judgement skills and decision making, problem solving, and conflict management skills teaching and presentation skills are highly desirable Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule Full time position 40 hours per week Day shift Every 3-4 weekend M-F Business hours plus on call rotation Non contract Location/Community Information Minneapolis boasts being both cosmopolitan yet small enough that you can find a place to call home whether on a lake, golf course, or in an adjoining suburb. With the fast pace of activity there are professional sports, theater, or enough parks for a quiet walk. The area has numerous schools and colleges, both public or private, and enough teams for all weekend athletes to join. Located in Minneapolis Population = 380,000 Service Area = 2,882,245 Community Resource Links: Community Information School Digger Explore Minnesota MN Dept of Education Min! neapolis St.
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