VAD Coordinator RN
Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Job Opportunity: VAD Coordinator (Registered Nurse)

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Manage patient and caregiver education related to Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
• Provide routine and urgent telehealth care and emergency patient management via phone
• Conduct clinic visits and manage VAD equipment, including downloads and alarm troubleshooting
• Serve as the expert resource for VAD equipment and alarms in the OR and procedural settings
• Educate staff, patients, and caregivers on VAD devices
• Triage issues from call center, emergency line, and patient portal independently
• Approximately 80% outpatient work with some procedure area involvement
• Devices primarily include HeartMate 3, HeartMate 2, and BrioVAD
• Current patient load approximately 210

Schedule

• Shift options: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Typical weekly hours: 36-40 hours (e.g., 4x 10-hour shifts or a combination of 10- and 8-hour shifts)

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years in specialty (VAD or related experience)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, no certificates of completion accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required as applicable
  • VAD-C certification preferred
• Experience: EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Licensure: Valid RN license for Michigan
• Other:

  • Expert knowledge of VAD equipment and alarms
  • Ability to troubleshoot and escalate device issues appropriately

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 1 year (N95 or equivalent)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual TB questionnaire if history of positive test
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required year-round with no exemptions permitted
• Professional references: 2 recent verified from managers/supervisors (charge RN references not accepted)
• Facility-specific orientation and compliance documents must be completed and signed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates accepted for first-time travel assignments
• Must be able to manage a high volume of outpatient VAD patients and provide expert device support
• Orientation includes pass/fail EKG and medication competency testing for applicable units

This position offers a specialized opportunity for experienced RNs with VAD expertise to work in a leading healthcare system with a focus on outpatient care and advanced device management.