Vad​/Heart Transplant Coordinator, Thoracic Transplant Admin

VAD/HEART TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR, THORACIC TRANSPLANT ADMIN

Froedtert Health

Location: Milwaukee, WI at Froedtert Hospital

Job Summary: The VAD/Heart Transplant Coordinator will coordinate care for all patients requiring implantation of a cardiac assist device, including patients awaiting heart transplant and those with advanced heart failure. The coordinator will serve as the primary liaison with transplant cardiologists, cardiac transplant surgeons, and other physicians, and will provide patient and family education, rounds, discharge planning, and on‑call coverage. The coordinator will also conduct outreach to promote the program and maintain professional education.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate pre‑ and post‑transplant patient care and day‑to‑day clinical operations for VAD and heart transplant patients.
• Liaise with transplant cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams to provide comprehensive patient management.
• Provide patient and family education, daily rounds, and discharge planning for VAD and transplant patients.
• Cover on‑call shifts and maintain availability for transplant patient emergencies.
• Conduct outreach and activity to promote the VAD/Heart Failure program and professional education.
• Maintain documentation and compliance with the LVAD Practice Guidelines and ANA Nursing Scope & Standards of Practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years acute‑care nursing experience; experience in cardiology, heart failure, VAD care is preferred.
• Associate’s degree in Nursing with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Wisconsin RN license or a multi‑state Nursing License under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) or Acute/Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) certification is preferred.
• Strong analytical, detail‑orientation, and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability and Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, moving assistance, gym discounts, travel & other work‑life benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at 262‑439‑1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.