LOCATION: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
SPECIALTY/DEPARTMENT: LVAD, Transplant
SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Full-time days, Monday-Friday with the flexibility to work a 8, 9 or 10 hr. shift. With rotating on-call among the team.
REQUIREMENTS: 2 years of experience in heart failure or critical care
About Us
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.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Prioritize patient and family needs before implementing care plans.
- You'll evaluate nursing practices regularly and advocate for changes based on research evidence when needed.
- Your role involves managing patient discomfort, alleviating suffering, promoting healing, and preventing pain. This requires both emotional and physical care.
- It is important to protect patients' confidentiality, dignity, and rights.
- You will help others learn by providing education to patients, families, and the community to improve care.
- You will work with others to create and follow care plans, promoting teamwork and common goals.
- In your role, problem-solving and efficient resource use show your systems thinking skills are crucial.
Key Success Factors
- You need a deep knowledge and skill in nursing, specifically for long-term mechanical heart support devices.
- Managing patient care with ventricular assist devices is vital.
- Educating staff and caregivers on device use is also crucial.
- Good communication and teamwork are key assets.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree.
- Minimum (2) two years in relevant field.
- RN License
- BLS or must obtain within 30 days of being hired.