Job Title: Coordinator Transplant
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Heart Transplant Center
Req #: 0000221235
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $109,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
RWJBH is seeking a highly dedicated Nurse Coordinator for our Heart Transplant Center at our New Brunswick campus.
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
Scheduling Requirements :
Essential Functions:
Job Specific Requirements
PreTransplant Phase
Facilitates the evaluation of heart transplant candidates beginning with the transplant evaluation consent,
Arranges interfacility transfer when necessary, including informing financial coordinator and clinical nurse manager prior to transfer,
Assesses patient and caregiver level of understanding of heart failure and transplant, and provides continuous education of the disease process, treatments, evaluation process and requirements, transplant surgery, medications, waitlisting, and follow up requirements,
Provides clinical expertise in the coordination of care and resources to meet the needs of heart failure or transplant patients,
Monitors test results and coordinates follow up,
Facilitates rapid completion of transplant evaluation and case presentation at weekly multidisciplinary team meeting,
Maintains communication with patient, referring physicians, transplant team, and other healthcare providers, as appropriate,
Provides required information to UNOS, NJ Sharing Network, Intermacs, VAD Connect, and other databases, as required,
Heart Failure/VAD
Participates in the care of heart failure/VAD patients by performing nursing assessments and providing education,
Communicates test results and changes in plan of care per APP or MD orders,
Provides continued education regarding disease process, treatments, VAD evaluation process and requirements if applicable, VAD implant surgery, medications, and follow up requirements,
Provides clinical expertise in the coordination of care and resources to meet the needs of heart failure or VAD patients,
Monitors test results and coordinates follow up, as needed,
Encourages and facilitates rapid completion of VAD evaluation and case presentation at weekly multidisciplinary team meeting,
Maintains communication with patient, referring physicians, transplant team, and other healthcare providers, as appropriate,
Provides required information to Intermacs, Thoratec Connect, and other databases, as required,
Follows Clinical Practice Guidelines for VAD patients,
Post Transplant or Post VAD Implant Phase
Maintains knowledge of inpatient plan of care and continues to coordinate transplant or VAD care, as appropriate,
Provides post transplant or post implant education to patient and caregiver,
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and patient for discharge planning,
Identifies and responds to physical, psychosocial, and educational needs of patient and caregiver,
Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team,
Reinforces education and post transplant or post implant care and compliance,
Ensures post transplant or post implant testing, care, and visits are scheduled in a timely manner,
Follows up on results of testing,
Administrative, research, and other duties,
Able to provide in service training to various groups such as, patients, community groups, and staff,
Maintains current knowledge of clinical and regulatory requirements for transplant and VAD,
Works to obtain or maintain CCTC,
Reviews and shares literature to support evidence based practice,
Participates in QAPI,
Provides input to clinical protocols and program guidelines,
Supports the program research activities and understands limits of participation in research if not CITI trained,
Promotes positive relationships with referring physicians,
Maintains and submits monthly time studies,
On Call
Participates in a rotational schedule for 24-hour coverage for VAD and heart transplant related updates as directed by cardiologist,
Maintains communication with UNOS and donor OPOs in a timely manner
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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