RN, Heart Transplant​/VAD Coordinator

Assists in the planning, implementation and coordination of the Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant/Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Program.

Coordinates and assists with the evaluation, hospitalization, and follow-up phases of heart transplant and VAD patients.

Educates patients and families regarding all aspects of transplantation and VAD implantation.

Functions as a patient advocate and point of continuity throughout all aspects of pre and post-surgical care.

Communicates with nursing and medical staff regarding the plan of care.

Coordinates and participates in patient evaluation process to ensure necessary data are collected and the information dispersed to the transplant team.

• Coordinates preoperative preparation of the patient and ensures the hospital staff is informed of plan of care.
• Evaluates and documents donor referrals, consults with surgeon and cardiologist.
• Coordinates intra-operative phase of transplantation and/or VAD implantation, arranging transportation for donor heart team and communicating with OR, ICU staff and procurement team regarding organ recovery status.
• Communicates with patient family during the transplant.
• Supervises the hospital care of transplant/VAD patients to ensure orders are followed and to ensure the transplant team is informed of patient status.
• Prepares routine post-op orders and plan of care, communicating with nursing staff daily.
• Maintains clinical data.

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN required.
• Five years' experience in cardiology and/or cardiothoracic surgery required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina required.
• CCT or CPTC preferred.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program