Coordinator LVAD Heart Transplant APPS NBIMC

Coordinator LVAD FT Days Heart Transplant APPS NBIMC

Apply for the Coordinator LVAD FT Days Heart Transplant APPS NBIMC role at RWJBarnabas Health

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Category: Quality / Patient Safety

Status: Full-Time, Salaried

Shift: Day

Facility: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department: Heart Transplant APPS NBIMC

Location: 201 Lyons Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

In collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and under the general guidance of the practice physicians, the APP is primarily responsible for maintaining standards of care and patient satisfaction, and for the coordination and provision of proficient care for the Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. The APP performs patient assessment, facilitates coordination of services and care, including patient, family, staff and community education programs, and documentation.

Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines, usage tracking, MCS database, new project/device implementation and participates in program related quality assurance/performance improvement activities.

• Serves as the primary technical support for staff and patients requiring mechanical cardiac assist
• Performs direct patient care duties and triages patient phone calls
• Requires excellent clinical, critical analysis, communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to function independently within the limits of the position
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
• Knowledge of standard of care treatment for heart failure including VADs and heart transplantation preferred
• Current Registered Nurse licensure and APP license, ACLS and CPR Certifications required
• A minimum of 3 years experience, with at least 2 years in cardiology with an emphasis on mechanical circulatory support

• 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!

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