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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general guidance of the Advanced Heart Failure Program Manager, the VAD (durable mechanical circulatory support/dMCS) Educator is primarily responsible for the planning, design and execution of all educational efforts related to the care of the dMCS patient within the hospital and community setting. The VAD (dMCS) Educator will follow established clinical practice guidelines and hospital policy in addition to adult learning principles to deliver education that fulfills The Joint commission VAD (dMCS) requirements. The VAD (dMCS) Educator will maintain knowledge related to the standard of care for heart failure treatment and advanced therapies which includes, VADs (dMCS) and heart transplantation.

VAD (dMCS) Educator duties include, but are not limited to, coordination of staff education related to initial VAD (dMCS) training, annual VAD (dMCS) training and hands on VAD (dMCS) training for all departments/units within the organization where dMCS patients are cared for. VAD (dMCS) training will be tailored to the individual roles of staff within those departments/units based on pertinent information to assist in their delivery of care for the VAD (dMCS) patient. The VAD (dMCS) Educator will maintain and update annual competencies based on regulatory standards. The VAD (dMCS) Educator will establish relationships in the community and coordinate VAD (dMCS) education for community agencies and outpatient areas which includes, but is not limited to, Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF), Long Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH), Rehab Programs, Homecare Agencies, Hospice, Dialysis Centers and Emergency Responders. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by the State of employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

BLS, ACLS preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Requires excellent communication and organizational skills 

Must be able to function independently within the limits of the position 

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team 

Experience working as an Educator 

Experience working with MCS devices or cardiology patients 

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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