Clinical Nurse Manager - Heart Transplant
Job Overview
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Clinical Manager for their Heart Transplant Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick campus. The position reports directly to the Vice President, Transplant Service Line and Heart and Vascular Service Line.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- 5 years of experience in an allied health or hospital position required
- Master's degree in healthcare related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in organ transplant preferred
Key responsibilities
- Team Management:
- Supervise and develop a team of clinical staff, including RN - nurse coordinators, nurse practitioners, medical assistants and other relevant personnel
- Cultivate a safe, positive, and inclusive work environment that promotes exceptional customer service and delivers outstanding patient care experiences
- Conduct meaningful performance evaluations, provide supportive coaching and constructive feedback, and address any disciplinary matters when necessary
- Operational Oversight:
- Drive the daily operations of the transplant program, managing patient evaluations, waitlist processes, and pre- and post-transplant care to ensure optimal efficiency and high-quality patient outcomes
- Conduct comprehensive case reviews by assessing social determinants of health and the unique needs of the patient population served. Tailors and implements care plans that address these specific needs (eg age, culture, language, and sensory impairments)
- Work closely with organ donor organizations to facilitate the donation process, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition from initial referral to organ recovery and transport
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for workflow enhancement, streamline processes in alignment with program policies, and eliminate barriers that hinder team efficiency
- Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, other departments, and external partners such as living donor programs to optimize the transplant process and enhance the patient experience
- Ensure the effective utilization of hospital and clinical resources for improved operational performance
- Strategic Planning and Program Development:
- Assists the management team in strategic marketing and business development initiatives utilizing transplant services data for planning activities and through active participation in outreach activities to enhance and grow the renal transplant program, expanding primary and secondary market share in the region
- Maintain department's standard of practice, policies and procedures meet compliance with UNOS, OPTN, TJC, and CMS
- Program Compliance:
- Formulate, review, and revise departmental policies and procedures which safeguard patient care and promote efficient and creative practice
- Provide education and guidance to staff on clinical competency, patient care, and regulatory requirements
- 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Benefits and Perks
Company Information
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.