Nurse Navigator RN - LVAD Coordinator

Company: Centennial Heart
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: January 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Nurse Navigator LVAD Coordinator? At Centennial Heart, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Benefits Centennial Heart offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. - Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. - Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock - Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. - Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more - Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts - Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships - Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) - Colleague recognition program - Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) - Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Nurse Navigator / LVAD Coordinator like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), LVAD call rotation by schedule The Nurse Navigator / LVAD Coordinator is a Registered Nurse RN who possesses advanced knowledge and skill in cardiac nursing. Makes decisions of moderate difficulty. Handles confidential information regarding patient records. Operates and analyzes telemetry cardiac monitors, exercise equipment and patient evaluation tools. May be required to make critical decisions concerning the initiative of emergency medical procedures. We want you to apply now. What you will do in this role: - Assists in the daily operations of the outpatient heart failure clinic. - Documents patient treatment regularly and accurately according to departmental policy. - Complete clinical evaluation of potential candidates for ventricular assist device intervention. - Initiates advanced cardiac life support measures according to SAMC protocols in the event of a cardiac emergency. - Participate in weekly selection committee meetings and monthly steering committee meetings - Provides appropriate education to all patients. - Demonstrates effective communication and organizational skills, and evidence of professional development. - Familiar with current standards of practice and clinical and inpatient protocols. - Performs miscellaneous job duties as assigned in the absence of the nurse manager or supervisor. - Maintains a flexible working schedule to allow for clinic coverage. - Provide preoperative patient and family education for device candidates. - Collaborate with Patient Financial Representatives about insurance coverage for the device prior to surgery. - Collect data required by the hospital, the FDA, and other regulatory bodies related to implanted devices and submit to the appropriate agency(ies). - Provide post-operative education to patient and family in collaboration with nursing staff in preparation for discharge from the hospital (when possible based on device implanted). - Provide support and education to nursing staff and other health professionals regarding the device, its implications for the patient, and how to troubleshoot alerts and alarms. - Provide clinical support to patients leaving the unit for tests and procedures. - Verify patient knowledge base prior to discharge from hospital. - Serve as resource person to patients after discharge for clinical and technical support. - Provide support and education to community health care professionals who will have contact with the patient. - Interview and treat patients during clinic appointments within scope of practice. - Assist in development and integration of new and existing practices into the VAD Program Policy and Procedure Manual. - Assist with maintenance of adequate supplies for patients on device and for potential implants. - Actively participate in local and national meetings to exchange knowledge and information in the area of cardiac surgery including cardiac assist devices. - Perform other related duties as assigned. What Qualifications you will need: EDUCATION: - Graduate of an approved school for registered nurses and current state required license to practice nursing. - Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification preferred. - Certification as a heart failure nurse preferred (CHFN) EXPERIENCE: - Minimal three years' experience as a RN with 1-2 years' experience working with cardiac patients, preferably on a telemetry unit or coronary care unit required. - Must have been directly involved in education and care of patients with coronary heart disease, including heart failure. - Previous LVAD experience preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: - Current Registered Nurse license to practice nursing in the State of employment - BLS required - ACLS preferred per policy Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170 urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Nurse Navigator opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. PSG-AFHP

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