Nurse Practitioner

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan

Short/Long-term disability

Life & AD&D

Tuition reimbursement

FSA

Wellness program

Voluntary benefits

Partner discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Nurse Practitioner for outpatient heart transplant care, delivering advanced, evidence-based management across pre- and post-transplant care.

You will collaborate with transplant cardiologists, surgeons, coordinators and other clinicians under a collaborative practice agreement, perform comprehensive assessments, manage immunosuppression, and support listing and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Current RN and APRN licensure in NJ required.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; DNP preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.
• 3+ years of nursing experience, with at least 1 to 2 years in cardiology, advanced heart failure, or solid organ transplant preferred; prior advanced practice experience in transplant or advanced heart failure strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive histories and physical examinations for pre- and post-transplant patients, documenting findings and communicating changes in status
• Assists the transplant RN coordinators in transplant evaluation process, including ordering diagnostic tests and consultations, ensuring completion of required work-up elements, and supporting listing and waitlist management
• Manages immunosuppression therapy in the post-transplant period, including ordering and interpreting drug levels and adjusting regimens within the collaborative practice agreement
• Coordinates rejection surveillance per protocol, including scheduling and follow-up of endomyocardial biopsies, imaging, and laboratory studies, and escalates abnormal findings appropriately
• Recognizes, evaluates, and manages transplant-related complications and comorbidities, including infection, cardiac allograft vasculopathy, renal dysfunction, metabolic disease, and malignancy surveillance
• Orders and adjusts infection prophylaxis and vaccinations consistent with protocols
• Provides patient and family education on immunosuppression adherence, infection prevention, lifestyle modification, and long-term graft health
• Performs medication reconciliation, evaluates adherence, and adjusts therapy or escalates as appropriate
• Collaborates with transplant coordinators, pharmacists, and providers to ensure timely follow-up and adherence to transplant and regulatory protocols
• Supports psychosocial assessment processes by coordinating with social work and behavioral health services
• Participates in quality initiatives, data collection, and program improvement activities related to transplant outcomes and regulatory compliance
• Serves as a clinical resource and preceptor for patients, caregivers, nursing staff, trainees, and referring providers regarding heart transplant management,

Education

MSN

DNP preferred

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Heart Transplant APPS NBIMC

Req #: 0000260538

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $195,000.00 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:

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the outpatient heart transplant setting provides advanced, evidence-based care across the transplant continuum, including pre-transplant evaluation and listing, and longitudinal post-transplant management of immunosuppression, rejection surveillance, and transplant-related comorbidities

Practicing within an established collaborative practice agreement, the APN performs comprehensive assessments, formulates and implements management plans, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, prescribes and adjusts medications, and coordinates care alongside transplant cardiologists, surgeons, transplant coordinators, transplant pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and other interdisciplinary team members

Requirements:

• Current RN and APRN licensure in NJ required
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required; DNP preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• 3+ years of nursing experience, with at least 1 to 2 years in cardiology, advanced heart failure, or solid organ transplant preferred; prior advanced practice experience in transplant or advanced heart failure strongly preferred

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive histories and physical examinations for pre- and post-transplant patients, documenting findings and communicating changes in status
• Assists the transplant RN coordinators in transplant evaluation process, including ordering diagnostic tests and consultations, ensuring completion of required work-up elements, and supporting listing and waitlist management
• Manages immunosuppression therapy in the post-transplant period, including ordering and interpreting drug levels and adjusting regimens within the collaborative practice agreement
• Coordinates rejection surveillance per protocol, including scheduling and follow-up of endomyocardial biopsies, imaging, and laboratory studies, and escalates abnormal findings appropriately
• Recognizes, evaluates, and manages transplant-related complications and comorbidities, including infection, cardiac allograft vasculopathy, renal dysfunction, metabolic disease, and malignancy surveillance
• Orders and adjusts infection prophylaxis and vaccinations consistent with protocols
• Provides patient and family education on immunosuppression adherence, infection prevention, lifestyle modification, and long-term graft health
• Performs medication reconciliation, evaluates adherence, and adjusts therapy or escalates as appropriate
• Collaborates with transplant coordinators, pharmacists, and providers to ensure timely follow-up and adherence to transplant and regulatory protocols
• Supports psychosocial assessment processes by coordinating with social work and behavioral health services
• Participates in quality initiatives, data collection, and program improvement activities related to transplant outcomes and regulatory compliance
• Serves as a clinical resource and preceptor for patients, caregivers, nursing staff, trainees, and referring providers regarding heart transplant management,

Benefits and Perks:

• 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabasHealth!

RWJBarnabasHealth is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringa 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