Coordinator Transplant, Heart Transplant Brunswick, NJ

Coordinator Transplant, Heart Transplant Job at RWJ New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ

Job Title:

Coordinator Transplant

Location:

Main Hospital – New Brunswick

Department:
Heart Transplant Center

Pay Range: $109,000 – $135,000 per year (anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey)

Status:
Salaried

Shift: Day (Monday – Friday)

RWJB Health is seeking a highly dedicated Nurse Coordinator for our Heart Transplant Center at our New Brunswick campus.

• Coordinate the clinical and administrative process for patients through all phases of transplantation pre‑ and post‑transplant, VAD care pre‑ and post‑implant, and heart failure management
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff regarding transplant/VAD/heart failure
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to evaluate and manage patients
• Complete data capture, analysis, and reporting, as well as other administrative functions required for transplant program/VAD program operations
• Maintain communication with patient, referring physicians, transplant team, and other healthcare providers
• Provide required information to UNOS, NJ Sharing Network, Intermacs, VAD Connect, and other databases
• Participate in a rotational schedule for 24‑hour coverage for VAD and heart transplant related updates as directed by cardiologist
• Maintain communication with UNOS and donor OPOs in a timely manner

• Facilitate evaluation of heart transplant candidates, beginning with the transplant evaluation consent
• Arrange interfacility transfer when necessary, including informing financial coordinator and clinical nurse manager prior to transfer
• Assess patient and caregiver understanding of heart failure and transplant, and provide continuous education of the disease process, treatments, evaluation process, and requirements
• Provide clinical expertise in the coordination of care and resources to meet the needs of heart failure or transplant patients
• Monitor test results and coordinate follow‑up
• Facilitate rapid completion of transplant evaluation and case presentation at weekly multidisciplinary team meeting
• Provide required information to UNOS, NJ Sharing Network, Intermacs, VAD Connect, and other databases as required

• Perform nursing assessments and provide education
• Communicate test results and changes in plan of care per APP or MD orders
• Provide continued education regarding disease process, treatments, VAD evaluation process, VAD implant surgery, medications, and follow‑up requirements
• Coordinate monitoring of test results and follow‑up as needed
• Encourage and facilitate rapid completion of VAD evaluation and case presentation at weekly multidisciplinary team meeting
• Provide required information to Intermacs, Thoratec Connect, and other databases as required
• Follow clinical practice guidelines for VAD patients

• Maintain knowledge of inpatient plan of care and coordinate transplant or VAD care
• Provide post‑transplant or post‑implant education to patient and caregiver
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for discharge planning
• Identify and respond to physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of patient and caregiver
• Reinforce education and post‑transplant or post‑implant care compliance
• Ensure post‑transplant or post‑implant testing, care, and visits are scheduled in a timely manner
• Follow up on results of testing
• Support program research activities and maintain current knowledge of clinical and regulatory requirements
• Participate in QAPI, provide input to clinical protocols, and support program research activities (if not CITI trained)

• Required:
  
  BSN; relevant clinical experience in heart transplant, heart failure, or cardiology
• Experience with VAD patients required for VAD coordinator role
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Preferred: MSNCCTC certification
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse license
• Must be able to provide in‑service training to patients, community groups, and staff
• Must maintain and submit monthly time studies
• Must maintain communication with donor OPOs and UNOS in a timely manner

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

Equal Opportunity Employer