Transplant Program NP Lead — Care, Operations & Outcomes

Atlantic Health; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a transplant program coordinator/leader to oversee pre- and post-heart transplant care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will coordinate evaluations, waitlists, and follow-up, and work with physicians, APCs, nurses, and subspecialists to optimize outcomes.

You will supervise staff, develop workflows and protocols, monitor quality metrics and regulatory requirements, maintain registries, and foster relationships with transplant centers and

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of comprehensive pre- and post-heart transplant care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage transplant candidate evaluations, waitlist activities, and post-transplant follow-up to ensure timely, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and subspecialty teams to optimize clinical outcomes and continuity of care.
• Oversee transplant program operations, including workflow development, protocol implementation, and patient care processes.
• Monitor quality metrics, clinical outcomes, and regulatory requirements to support program excellence and continuous improvement.
• Maintain transplant registries, reporting systems, and program data to ensure accurate tracking and analysis of patient outcomes.
• Supervise and support transplant nursing and clinical support staff, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Coordinate patient education, testing, consultations, and transitions of care throughout the transplant journey.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with transplant centers, referring providers, and key clinical partners to support program growth.
• Participate in direct patient care activities, including assessment, care planning, documentation, and clinical decision-making as needed.

Job description

Atlantic Health in Morristown, NJ is seeking a transplant program coordinator/leader to oversee pre- and post-heart transplant care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will coordinate evaluations, waitlists, and follow-up, and work with physicians, APCs, nurses, and subspecialists to optimize outcomes.

You will supervise staff, develop workflows and protocols, monitor quality metrics and regulatory requirements, maintain registries, and foster relationships with transplant centers and