Heart Transplant & VAD Coordinator, RN

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

Assists in the planning, implementation and coordination of the Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant/VAD Program; Coordinates and assists with the evaluation, hospitalization, and follow-up phases of heart transplant and VAD patients; Educates patients and families regarding transplantation and VAD implantation; Functions as a patient advocate and point of continuity throughout pre and post-surgical care; Communicates with nursing and medical staff, referring physicians, HMOs and insurance providers; Maintains contact with OPO and UNOS concerning data and status of transplant candidates; Maintains transplant and VAD related databases; Participates in program development; Coordinates patient evaluation, preoperative preparation, intra-operative phase, hospital care, and outpatient care; Plans and implements staff educational sessions; Ensures quality of professional services; Provides age-appropriate patient care

Requirements

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 NC required; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Excellent organization and administrative skills; Proficiency in use of personal computer, spreadsheet, and word processing programs

Nice to have

CCT; CPTC

Benefits

Base compensation within listed pay range; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program