Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical competencies to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the United States for transplant services? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in California! We would be happy to hear from you.

Position Overview:

Cedars-Sinai Hospital seeks a dedicated and compassionate Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator to join our esteemed transplant team. In this critical role, you will coordinate comprehensive care for patients with Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs) and Total Artificial Hearts (TAHs). You will work at the forefront of cardiac care, addressing patient needs throughout the treatment continuum while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Management:  

• Develop and implement care plans for patients undergoing VAD or TAH treatment, from pre-transplant evaluation to post-operative follow-up.  
• Educate patients and their caregivers on device management, medication regimens, lifestyle changes, and emergency procedures.  
• Provide continuous support and counseling to enhance the emotional well-being of patients and families throughout their journey.

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and other specialists to ensure seamless patient care.  
• Facilitate effective communication between team members and act as a liaison for patients and their families.  

Program Development and Maintenance:  

• Contribute to the ongoing development, implementation, and enhancement of the LVAD and heart transplant program.  
• Create and update patient education materials, clinical protocols, and relevant policies and procedures.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Improvement:  

• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards, including DNV, CMS, and Joint Commission requirements.  
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives to elevate program standards and patient outcomes.

Additional Duties:  

• Coordinate and facilitate research initiatives related to VADs and heart transplantation.  
• Serve as a resource for referring physicians, community health professionals, and emergency responders.  
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, providing vital patient support as needed.  

Why Join Us?  

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to fostering a compassionate and innovative environment for both our patients and healthcare providers. As a Mechanical Circulatory Support Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients facing heart failure, enhancing their quality of life through comprehensive support and advanced medical technologies.

Apply Now to become a vital member of the Cedars-Sinai team, where your expertise and commitment to patient care will shape the future of cardiac health!

Qualifications

Qualifications:  

• A Bachelor's degree in nursing; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CCRN, CCTC) are required or willing to obtain within one (1) year from start date.  
• Previous experience in cardiology, transplant coordination, or an ICU surgical heart clinical setting is highly desirable.  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for patient advocacy and education.  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through March each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.