Registered Nurse Coordinator – Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Device Nexus

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

 

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$81,723.20 - $104,208.00

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

 

Registered Nurse Coordinator – Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program

Department: Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program – Heart Institute
Shift/Hours: Days | Full-Time | 40 hours/week | Four 10-hour shifts (7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) | Overnight, weekend on-call and holiday rotation required

Coordinate Life-Saving Care. Change Children's Lives.

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. As one of the nation's leading pediatric heart programs, our Heart Institute provides world-class care for children with the most complex cardiovascular conditions. Our Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program cares for children requiring mechanical circulatory support as a bridge to heart transplantation, recovery, or long-term therapy.

As the RN Coordinator – Ventricular Assist Device Program, you will serve as a clinical expert and care coordinator for pediatric patients supported by ventricular assist devices. This highly specialized role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients and families while collaborating with nationally recognized physicians, surgeons, advanced practice providers, perfusionists, pharmacists, therapists, and nursing teams to provide seamless, comprehensive care.

Why Join the VAD Team?

The VAD Program provides highly specialized care for children with advanced heart failure requiring mechanical circulatory support. Every patient presents unique challenges, making this a rewarding opportunity for nurses who enjoy critical thinking, care coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate care across the continuum—from inpatient hospitalization through outpatient follow-up.
• Develop lasting partnerships with patients and families during their transplant and recovery journey.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized pediatric heart failure and transplant specialists.
• Serve as a clinical resource for bedside nurses and interdisciplinary team members.
• Help advance innovative therapies that improve outcomes for children with complex heart disease.

Position Summary

The RN Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all aspects of care for pediatric patients requiring ventricular assist devices. This role ensures continuity of care across inpatient and outpatient settings while promoting patient safety, family education, and exceptional clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care for pediatric patients receiving ventricular assist devices throughout their treatment journey.
• Serve as the primary nursing contact for patients, families, and referring providers.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, advanced practice providers, intensivists, and multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate admissions, procedures, outpatient follow-up appointments, diagnostic testing, and transitions of care.
• Provide patient and family education regarding VAD management, medications, emergency preparedness, home care, and lifestyle considerations.
• Monitor patient progress, recognize changes in clinical status, and facilitate timely interventions.
• Participate in inpatient rounds, multidisciplinary conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support clinical program development through education, policy implementation, and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in overnight and weekend on-call coverage to provide clinical support for patients and families.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Ohio.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or obtained within organizational guidelines.
• Minimum of five years of recent pediatric cardiac, critical care, or related nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and care coordination skills.

Preferred

• Experience caring for pediatric patients with heart failure, ventricular assist devices, ECMO, cardiac transplant, or congenital heart disease.
• Care coordination or nurse coo