Heart Transplant Coordinator

Overview:

JOB PURPOSE: The Heart Transplant Coordinator is responsible for managing the care of Heart transplant recipients throughout the post-surgical phase. This role involves patient education, coordination of care with a multidisciplinary transplant team and ensuring compliance with regulatory and transplant program guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) program and the heart transplant program; to coordinate and manage the patient care of this high-risk patient population throughout the continuum.

Qualifications:

Education

• Graduate from a nursing program Required

Work Experience

• 2 years of professional clinical experience Required
• Cardiovascular focus experience Preferred
• 1 year experience caring for LVAD patients and heart transplant patients Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required
• ACLS Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital