Heart Transplant & VAD Coordinator, RN

About the role

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. Provides staff educational offerings as needed and requested. Communicates with referring physicians, HMOs and insurance providers regarding plan of care and patient progress. Maintains contact with the organ procurement organization (OPO) and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) concerning data and status of transplant candidates. Maintains transplant and VAD related databases. Participates in program development to promote the interests of the transplant and VAD program and institution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and participates in patient evaluation process to ensure necessary data are collected and the information dispersed to the transplant team.
• Communicates with referring physicians and UNOS regarding data and status of each candidate.
• Educates patient and family regarding aspects of transplantation and/or ventricular assist devices, maintaining contact with patients on waiting list and arranging follow-up appointments.
• Captures and maintains clinical data.
• Coordinates outpatient care of the transplant/VAD patients to ensure needs are met.
• Communicates with referring physicians and HMO/insurance case managers regarding patient progress and discharge needs.
• Educates patient and family on post-surgical care, medications and daily routine.
• Arranges for all necessary discharge needs and ensures that patient is discharged with all medications required.
• Participates in program development to promote the interests of the Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant/VAD Program and institution.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN required.
• Five Years' Experience In Cardiology And/or Cardiothoracic Surgery Required.
• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of NC required. CCT or CPTC preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and administrative skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computer, spreadsheet, and word processing programs.

Skills

• May serve in a Primary VAD Coordinator role with documentation of advanced VAD training, experience, and designation by the Medical and Administrative Directors.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.

Incentive pay for select positions.

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits And 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.
• Education Assistance Program.

Schedule

Monday–Friday core schedule with participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays as assigned.

Pay

$44.15 - $66.25

Work Environment

Clean, well-lit, comfortable

Frequent high stress due to patient status

Frequent long hours due to on-call / transplants