The Cardiogenic Shock and Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Device (pVAD) Coordinator, APN is an expert and patient advocate in the management of patients requiring advanced heart failure therapies including percutaneous mechanical circulatory support. This position manages a group of clinically complex or resource intensive patients. Prior pVAD experience required.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing. 2. Minimum of 3 years of APN experience in Cardiology/Cardiac Surgery/Heart Failure. 3. Maintains clinical competencies through participating in continuing educational programs (contact hours per years), and clinical practice as mandated by Board of Nursing and national certification body. 4. Strong organizational and computer skills. 5. Completion of a Masters Program in Acute Care NP.
Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. Current valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license. 2. Maintains certification as APN in New Jersey. 3. Maintains National or Board Certification as appropriate in area of specialty. 4. Completion of Abiomed training. 5. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life support certification. 6. Collaborative agreement with physician(s) actively on staff who agree to act as the Collaborating Physician(s) of Record as per the APN Act and Regulations