**Details** + **Department:** Cardiac Post Transplant Services + **Schedule:** Full-time, Day Shift, 40 hours per week + **Hospital:** Ascension Saint Thomas West + **Location:** Nashville, TN **Benefits** + **Comprehensive health coverage:** medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options + **Financial security & retirement:** employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance + **Time to recharge:** pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays + **Career growth:** Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning + **Emotional well-being:** Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources + **Family support:** parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits + **Other benefits:** optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process._ **Responsibilities** Coordinate nursing program activities and resources within clinical specialty or department. + Develop and oversee program, making recommendations and acting as a resource for all nursing staff related to patient care and clinical standards, policies and procedures. Develop and document care plans and therapy programs. + Oversee and ensure plan of care therapy program is implemented as indicated. Ensure necessary resources and/or equipment is obtained as ordered. + May supervise and direct nursing staff. + Coordinate, assemble, and maintain documentation as required. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. + One or more of the following required: + Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education: + Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. **Additional Preferences** + Coordinates clinical and administrative processes for patients through all phases of the transplant/mechanical circulatory support (MCS) implant continuum to include pre-transplant/implant evaluation, wait list management, transplantation/implantation and post-transplantation/implantation follow-up care. + Educates patients, families and staff regarding transplantation/MCS implantation. + Collaborates with physicians and other program staff in evaluating and managing patients. + Completes data capture, analysis and reporting and other administrative functions required for transplant/MCS program operations. + Actively participates in the quality agenda for transplant services as outlined by the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). + Collects and maintains time study data for purposes of reporting pre and post transplant time. **Why Join Our Team** Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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