Mechanical Circulatory Support Nurse Coordinator
Company: Saint Alphonsus
Location: Boise
Posted on: February 27, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Schedule: Monday - Friday 4 10-hour shifts Our
ideal candidate has the ability to collaborate with hospital
administration, physician leaders, and nursing staff to organize
and support our advanced heart failure program. Our goal is to be
able to deliver the best of care, which includes “end stage”
therapies right here in Boise. We are currently utilizing ECMO, and
LVAD therapies are being considered to treat end stage disease.
Responsibilities include: Coordinate and manage ongoing care for
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) patients adult (18 through 64
years) and geriatric (65 years and above) throughout the care
continuum. Provide supportive care to temporary and durable MCS
patients; functioning in an expanded role using the nursing process
and integrating acts of complex assessment and comprehensive care
management. Record physical findings and participate in formulating
care plans, based on the patient's condition, to maintain a
complete and accurate patient medical record in the physician
office and hospital. Provide leadership, clinical consultation, and
education related to the management and care of complex cardiac
patients and MCS devices for staff, physicians, and other
disciplines with contact or care responsibilities for this
population. Act as a liaison between patients, families, hospital
staff, and referring physicians. Participate in community outreach
and educational lectures. Manage Mechanical Circulatory Support
(MCS) program protocols and documentation, including ELSO registry
data. Maintenance and tracking of outcome and quality standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Experience Requirement: Three years of
critical care experience License/Certification Requirement:
Registered Nurse license in the State of Idaho required by start
date. Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon required
within six months of start date. American Heart Association,
American Red Cross, or Military Training Network Basic Life Support
for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification required General
Preferences: Critical Care RN (CCRN) certification
Keywords: Saint Alphonsus, Meridian , Mechanical Circulatory Support Nurse Coordinator, Healthcare , Boise, Idaho
