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TriStar Centennial Medical Center’s premier cardiovascular consultant group is seeking a certified acute care provider for a VAD coordinator role in Nashville, Tennessee. Qualified Candidates: • Acute care nurse practitioner or physician assistant certification • Tennessee licensure or ability to obtain • Two years hospital experience in a cardiac or CV surgical ICU • Experience caring for mechanical circulatory support and advanced heart failure patients is preferred • Full time, 4 10-hour shifts • Shared 24/7 call 1:4 with other coordinators Job Responsibilities: • Coordinates and participates in patient evaluation and selection for advanced therapies • Coordinates/leads patient selection and performance improvement meetings • Outpatient clinic visits, clinical management, and care coordination (shared call with 3 other coordinators) • Inpatient discharge planning/care coordination • Inpatient and outpatient education to VAD patients and their caregivers • Oversees/provides education to acute care staff and community resources (EMS, rehab, home health, etc.) • Participates in the development and maintenance of VAD statistical databases and associated registries (INTERMACS) • Equipment and supply management using online inventory tool • Joint Commission certification preparedness • Involvement with community outreach on VAD safety measures and awareness • Liaison between surgeons, heart failure cardiologists, industry partners and patients Incentive/Benefits Package: • Competitive salary with additional call pay • Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice • CME and dues allowance