Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida
Location:HealthPark Medical Center -9981 So HealthPark CircleFort Myers FL 33908
Department: Advanced Heart Failure Center
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/8:00:00AM to 4:30:00PM
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$38.15 - $49.60 / hour
The Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Coordinatormanages inpatient and ambulatory care of LVAD recipients focusing on patient and caregiver education, interdisciplinary care coordination, and ensuring regulatory compliance to optimize patient outcomes.Will drive implementation and maturity of the mechanical circulatory program with cross training in LVAD, ECMO and Shock.
The LVAD Coordinator functions as an expert clinician, responsible for independent and interdependent nursing practice. Coordinates and optimizes health care team interventions across the continuum, including inpatient and outpatient settings, and is actively involved in meeting discharge goals and long-term care outcomes. Assists educators in providing competencies for staff and community education. Participates in patient and caregiver education. Provides educational/outreach programs to health care providers, patient groups, community organizations, and others in the hospitals service area.
The LVAD Coordinator serves in a rotating on call capacity to provide 24-hour coverage for both inpatient and outpatient environments.
Education: Bachelors degree in nursing Required.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years Cardiac or Cardiothoracic critical care nursing experience required. 3 Years in a LVAD step down unit or ECMO experience Preferred.
Certification: BLS and ACLS Required.
License: Current State of Florida Nursing License Required.
Other: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work in an autonomous setting. Requires ability to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action within scope of role.
US:FL:Fort Myers
“My leadership has been very supportive in my goals. The program for new nurses really helped me acclimate, not only to my floor, but to nursing in general.”
HealthPark Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital have achieved Magnet® Recognition while Golisano Children's Hospital achieved Magnet® Recognition with Distinction! Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital are actively progressing on their Magnet® journey.
At Lee Health, we're committed to providing you with the options and flexibility you deserve to create the role that works for you - and works around your life's priorities.
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