The Nurse Program Coord - Cardiogenic Shock at VCU Health serves as a clinical leader and liaison in the management of patients with cardiogenic shock, with a focus on outreach, education, and quality improvement. This role supports the strategic growth of VCU Health’s regional cardiogenic shock program by facilitating timely access and improving outcomes for patients suffering cardiogenic shock in Central Virginia.

Essential Job Statements

Program Management, Regional Outreach & Patient Recruitment; Build and maintain collaborative relationships with referring hospitals and providers across Central Virginia and beyond. Identify and coordinate the transfer of patients with cardiogenic shock to VCU Health for advanced therapies.

Provider Education and Clinical Support; Educated internal and external providers on the indications, management, and troubleshooting of temporary LVADs (eg Impella Devices). Develop and deliver educational sessions, simulation training, and clinical protocols to enhance provider and nursing competency.

Quality Improvement and Data Management; Collect and analyze clinical data related to cardiogenic shock cases, device utilization, registry data, and patient outcomes. Collaborate with the Cardiac ICU, Cardiac Surgery, and Advanced Heart Failure provider services to identify trends and implement quality improvement initiatives.

Program Development and Strategic Growth; Contribute to the strategic planning and build of VCU Health’s Cardiogenic Shock Program footprint and outreach network. Assist in developing standardized care pathways for cardiogenic shock management.

Patient Population: Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Education Required: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing

Education Preferred: Completion of a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Certification in specialty area

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure Required: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state, AHA BLS HCP certification or equivalent

Licensure Preferred: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of nursing experience in a Coronary ICU, Cardiac Surgery ICU, and/or a Cardiac Catheterization laboratory

One (1) year of progressive leadership experience.
 

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A

Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.  Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *  May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. * 

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

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Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: N/A

Hazards: N/A

Mental/Sensory – Emotional  

Mental/Sensory: N/A

Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Days

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