Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Transplant Coordinator

Job Title: Coordinator Transplant

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Cardiac Recovery Room

Req #: 0000215990

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $95,000.00 - $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:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

The heart transplant RN Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the multidisciplinary management of patients undergoing heart transplantation,

This position is responsible for the comprehensive coordination of care

Reports To: Transplant Program Manager

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSN Degree
• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing required
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience, preferably in cardiology, critical care, or transplant nursing
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work independently,
• Strong cardiac background
• Heart Transplant experience
• Ability to navigate complex emotional and ethical situations with empathy and professionalism

Preferred :

• MSN Degree
• Experience with transplant databases and EPIC EMR system
• Knowledge of UNOS and CMS transplant regulations

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ACLS from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements :

• Day Shift, 8:30a - 4:30p (variable and not guaranteed)
• Full-Time, 37.5 hours
• Monday – Friday, position requires on call /and weekend and holiday hours

Essential Functions:

The Heart Transplant RN Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the management of patients undergoing heart transplantation,

This position is responsible for the comprehensive coordination of care across the transplant continuum: including preoperative evaluation both in patient and outpatient, inpatient hospitalization follow up and education, and management of listing criteria,

The RN Coordinator ensures that patients receive timely, evidence-based, and compassionate care while serving as a liaison between patients, families, and the transplant team

Key Responsibilities includes:

Preoperative Evaluation

• Conduct thorough assessments of potential heart transplant candidates, including medical history, psychosocial factors, and diagnostic testing
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, dietitians, and financial coordinators to determine transplant eligibility
• Educate patients and families about the transplant process, risks, benefits, and expectations
• Coordinate pre-transplant testing, consultations, and multidisciplinary review meetings

Inpatient Management

• Serve as the primary nursing contact during hospitalization for transplant surgery
• Monitor patient progress, coordinate care plans, and facilitate communication among care teams
• Support patients and families through the surgical experience, including pre-op preparation and post-op recovery
• Ensure compliance with transplant protocols and regulatory standards

Follow up

• Provide ongoing education and support to patients and caregivers regarding lifestyle modifications and warning signs of rejection or infection
• Coordinate outpatient visits, diagnostic testing, and communication with referring providers
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Other Duties:

Provide clinical expertise to all hospital departments care of the patient and patient management. Provide day to day patient management to ensure quality care and mentor inpatient nurses in the care of this patient population. Work with nursing education to provide annual refresher education and competence. Manage patients in the outpatient setting. Work with health care providers in patients’ local community to recognize the device and how to provide basic support. Collaborate with research staff to ensure all protocols are followed. Work with the Administrative Director to ensure patient care and program policies meet or exceed regulatory expectations at all times

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

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

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer