RN - Heart Transplant & VAD Coordinator

North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Baptist Hospital seeks an experienced transplant/VAD program nurse to coordinate patient evaluation, preoperative planning, intraoperative communication, and postoperative care. You will educate patients and families about transplantation and VAD management, ensure follow-up, and collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, and case managers to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating donor referrals, preparing orders, and contributing to program development and staff

Qualifications

• This position requires a BSN and five years' experience in cardiology and/or cardiothoracic surgery.
• Current license to practice as an RN in North Carolina; CCT or CPTC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in patient evaluation for transplant data and communicate with the transplant team.
• Educate patients and families about transplantation and VAD care and arrange follow-up.
• Prepare preoperative plans and inform staff of the care plan; coordinate donor referrals.
• Coordinate intraoperative phase of transplantation and VAD implantation; arrange donor heart team transport.
• Supervise transplant/VAD patient care and document post-op orders; maintain clinical data.
• Coordinate outpatient care and communicate with physicians and case managers about progress.
• Contribute to program development and marketing strategies for Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplant/VAD.
• Plan staff education on transplant/VAD topics and maintain nursing manuals.
• Uphold professional standards and protect staff and patients from infection.
• Provide age-appropriate care per age-specific guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Office software

VAD coordinator training

Education

BSN

Job description

North Carolina Baptist Hospital seeks an experienced transplant/VAD program nurse to coordinate patient evaluation, preoperative planning, intraoperative communication, and postoperative care. You will educate patients and families about transplantation and VAD management, ensure follow-up, and collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, and case managers to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include coordinating donor referrals, preparing orders, and contributing to program development and staff