Job Description

General Summary of Position
Under administrative direction and in collaboration with Clinical Program Leadership coordinates the VAD Program to include both FDA approved and investigational devices. Oversees all durable device training, management, inpatient and outpatient care. Works with physicians in managing VAD databases, including data analysis for oral and written presentations related to the VAD program. Participates in VAD-related clinical trials. Independently provides 24-hour on-call coverage for triage and support of VAD patients and staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees, evaluates and directs activities related to managing all durable VADs.
• Assures adherence to standards set by The Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies.
• Implements and assures adherence to current clinical standards for VAD supported patients.
• Evaluate, formulates, and implements policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the monitoring of patients with ventricular assist devices during procedures and operations.
• Collaborates with Materials Management, Equipment Technician/Manager and others to maintain device inventory, tracking, and FDA recall response.
• Coordinates outpatient clinic evaluations of patients supported with a ventricular assist device, including VAD data collection, limited physical exam, and driveline evaluations.
• Documents and maintains records/charts, and reports patient\'s condition to appropriate personnel. Records progress notes at appropriate intervals in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with research team on investigational/clinical trials related to ventricular assist devices, to include but not limited to, obtaining research consents, scheduling or coordinating device or protocol related tests and procedures, data collection and submissions, IRB communication and submissions, site audits by sponsors.
• Working with the clinical managers and industry clinicians, provides extensive training for hospital personnel. Content is defined by role and scope of practice.
• Works with team to develop order sets, nursing flowsheets and reference charts for VAD patients and clinical staff.
• Contributes to VAD database entries and participates in the development of oral presentations and manuscripts regarding VAD patient care.
• Evaluates patients and families\' educational needs and develops/implements appropriate teaching programs for patients and families. Provides training for patients and caregivers.
• Collaborates with industry representatives to interface with industry personnel on behalf of the institution and physicians.
• Establishes, maintains, and participates in the VAD call schedule.
• Maintains professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, etc. and through reading appropriate scientific literature.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing or Engineering required

Experience

• 3-4 years of progressively more job responsible job-related experience in a tertiary facility required
• Heart failure and ventricular assist device experience preferred
• Experience in conducting clinical research trials preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia for those holding a Bachelor\'s degree in Nursing required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required
• VAD Certification within 1-1/2 Yrs preferred

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork\xe2\x80\x94our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity\xe2\x80\x94we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package\xe2\x80\x94including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home\xe2\x80\x94as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It\xe2\x80\x99s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health\'s policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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