RN Clinic Coordinator - VAD/Heart Transplant
Austin, TX
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Coordinator (Travel)

Location: Austin, Texas
Specialty: RN Clinic (VAD/Heart Transplant Department)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Develops and oversees nursing programs related to patient care and clinical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and documents care plans and therapy programs.
• Ensures implementation of plan of care and therapy programs, securing necessary resources and equipment.
• May supervise and direct nursing staff.
• Coordinates, assembles, and maintains required documentation.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Clinic (VAD/Heart Transplant)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for specialty roles unless otherwise specified. (No conflicting data provided.)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current RN license with Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License/Certificate verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Specialty Exam (completed prior to first assignment, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Color Vision test (completed prior to start, updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start, updated yearly)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding
• Ascension Nova StatStrip (Pre-Hire Modules for Non-Allied Positions)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and meet address requirements)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferred prior to start, updated annually
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within a year, and annual TB questionnaire
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) within 30 days of start
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Background & Verification Requirements

• Ascension Profile (Resume or professional profile)
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other checks within 30 days of assignment
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days of start
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation upon initial assignment and updates upon extension
• Third-party employment verification for the past seven years

Additional Requirements

• Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical skills competency) completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Some optional checklists and evaluations may be required by the facility/unit

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with clinical coordination skills in VAD/Heart Transplant care, who meets comprehensive credentialing and health requirements, and is available for a 13-week travel assignment in Austin, Texas.