Heart Transplant & VAD NP — Advanced Outpatient Care

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive post-transplant and VAD patient care within the Heart Transplant and VAD program in San Diego. You will work with transplant cardiologists and a multidisciplinary team to support outpatient care, assess patients, and adjust treatment plans as needed.

This role requires advanced clinical judgment, experience with transplant and VAD populations, and the ability to educate patients and families about post-transplant care,

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nurse practitioner program.
• California RN license, California NP license, and Furnishing License Certification.
• National NP board certification in aligned specialty with the practice area.
• BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to obtain BART within six months.
• A minimum of two years NP experience (within the past 4 years) in transplant/VAD settings.
• Advanced knowledge of solid organ transplant care, immunosuppression, and VAD management.
• Ability to independently manage high-acuity transplant patients in outpatient settings.
• Strong communication with surgeons, physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-transplant patient care and care for VAD recipients.
• Collaborate with transplant team to coordinate outpatient care and treatment plans.
• Interpret labs, manage immunosuppression and LVAD-related issues.
• Escalate care when needed and document accurately in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families on post-transplant/VAD care and recovery expectations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and policy development.

Education

California RN license

California NP license

Furnishing License Certification

National NP board certification

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive post-transplant and VAD patient care within the Heart Transplant and VAD program in San Diego. You will work with transplant cardiologists and a multidisciplinary team to support outpatient care, assess patients, and adjust treatment plans as needed.

This role requires advanced clinical judgment, experience with transplant and VAD populations, and the ability to educate patients and families about post-transplant care,