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In Solid Organ Transplant at Main Campus Children's of Alabama Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Mon - Fri.
The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) / Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator provides comprehensive clinical coordination and programmatic oversight for pediatric patients with advanced heart failure who are being evaluated for, supported by, or recovering from mechanical circulatory support. In collaboration with Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, Cardiothoracic Surgery, perfusion, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams, the coordinator facilitates integrated, patient- and family-centered care throughout the continuum of therapy, from initial evaluation and implantation through recovery, discharge, and long-term outpatient and home management.
Serving as a clinical expert and central liaison for the pediatric VAD/MCS program, the coordinator promotes safe, effective, and consistent care across inpatient, outpatient, procedural, home, and community settings. The role integrates specialized clinical management, patient and family education, professional and community outreach, resource coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support optimal outcomes and continuity of care.
The coordinator also leads program development, quality improvement, clinical research, data management, and regulatory compliance while advancing evidence-based practice, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. Through collaboration with internal teams, referring providers, external healthcare organizations, device manufacturers, and national pediatric MCS networks, the VAD/MCS Coordinator supports the delivery of high-quality care and the continued advancement of pediatric advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation services.
Other information:
Minimum of three years cardiovascular, pediatric cardiology, critical care, cardiac surgical, heart transplantation, advanced heart failure, or VAD/MCS nursing experience. Credentials with Equivalent
Essential: * Registered Nurse AL Single State or any of the following equivalent qualifications below: - Registered Nurse AL NLC Multi State - Registered Nurse Non-AL NLC Multi State Education with Equivalent
Essential: * Bachelor of Science Nursing in Nursing Experience with Equivalent
Essential: * 3 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Nursing Specialized
About the role
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator provides comprehensive clinical coordination and programmatic oversight for pediatric patients with advanced heart failure who are being evaluated for, supported by, or recovering from mechanical circulatory support.