Registered Nurse-Heart Failure/Heart Transplant Coordinator

About the role

Registered Nurse – Heart Failure/Heart Transplant Coordinator (0.9 FTE). Days, 9‑hour shifts starting at 8:30 AM. Relocation assistance is available. The RN will support the care of children with heart failure, those listed for transplant, coordinate organ procurement and transplantation, and manage post‑transplant care. The position functions within the Washington State Scope of Practice, the ANA Scope and Standards for Pediatric Nursing, and Seattle Children’s policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, family‑centered patient care using the Nursing Care Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in collaboration with patients, families, and the health‑care team.
• Coordinate clinical aspects of solid organ transplant patient care from evaluation through and after transplantation.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to Nurse Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Medical Assistants, etc., as defined by Washington State Nursing Commission regulations.
• Support Seattle Children’s strategic goals by incorporating initiatives such as Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) and ART into daily work.
• Participate in on‑call rotation for areas with unpredictable clinical needs, including Transplant Coordination.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Washington State RN license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) in lieu of BLS. ACLS is not acceptable as a substitute.
• Acceptable driving record and a current Washington State driver’s license for any position requiring vehicle use.
• Employees are responsible for costs (including time away from work) associated with obtaining PEARS or PALS certification if not a position requirement.
• Nurses in Cardiac ICU, Cath Lab & Special Procedures must obtain and maintain PALS within 3 months of employment and keep it current at all times.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and PALS certifications must be maintained at all times.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous acute and/or ambulatory solid organ transplant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Case management experience.
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) credential.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $51.60 – $91.30. This range is based on full‑time employment (2,080 hours per calendar year) and may vary according to equity, skills, experience, and expertise. The range applies to positions in Seattle; compensation for out‑of‑state locations may differ.

Benefits

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, a 403(b) retirement option, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks. Full details are available on the Seattle Children’s careers website.

About Seattle Children’s

Hope. Care. Cure. Seattle Children’s is a mission‑driven pediatric and adolescent academic medical center serving Washington, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. The organization is nationally ranked, Magnet designated, and committed to delivering superior patient care, advancing pediatric research, and providing equitable access to care regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Core values include Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity, and Innovation.