Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive MCS/VAD program to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.

Collaborate with the inpatient heart failure team and multidisciplinary staff to ensure seamless, high-quality patient care.

Lead the creation and implementation of clinical pathways, order sets, and best-practice protocols.

Provide expert education and support to healthcare staff, patients, families, and the community.

Monitor clinical documentation, patient outcomes, and program performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Serve as the expert on MCS devices, providing hands-on device management and support during procedures.

Lead community outreach and educational initiatives to raise awareness of heart failure management and MCS treatment options.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research and program development.

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (required); BSN (preferred)

License/Certification: Current AR RN license (required), Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire

Experience: Clinical expertise in heart failure disease management and MCS/VAD care

Strong knowledge of MCS technology, pharmacology for heart failure patients, and regulatory/accreditation standards

Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills

Ability to manage and evaluate program metrics and drive continuous quality improvement

CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center is seeking a dynamic and experienced Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Coordinator RN to join our growing MCS/Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program. This is a unique opportunity for a nurse with expertise in advanced heart failure care to develop and implement cutting-edge care protocols, collaborate across disciplines, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

About Us:

CHI St Vincent is a 600 bed, Magnet Accredited non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Little Rock, Arkansas. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 137 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.