Mechanical Circulatory Support Nurse Coordinator (Hiring Immediately)
Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At
Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are
living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming
to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these
virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest
quality of care. We are seeking to hire a Mechanical Circulatory
Support Nurse Coordinator for our Heart Center! This position will
be located at our Regional Medical Center off I-184 and Curtis Rd.
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.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 4 10 hr shifts 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 HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS: When
Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our
patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer
opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers.
Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty,
diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique
to Idaho and Oregon. We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO,
and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day
one. Benefits for your future include retirement planning and
matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life
insurance plans that can change as your needs develop. We are proud
to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and
educational opportunities to help you learn and grow. Visit
www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more! MINISTRY/FACILITY
INFORMATION: Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based
ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon,
and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4
hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through
innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing
environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and
well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered,
physician-led, innovative, and community-based. Top 15 Health
Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health; The region’s most
advanced Trauma Center (Level II); Commission on Cancer Accredited
Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to
improving patient survival and quality of life. Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of
every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences,
and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and
embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver
more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected
by federal, state, or local law.
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