Coordinator Transplant, Organ Transplant at RWJBarnabas Health – New Brunswick, New Jersey

Job Title: Coordinator Transplant

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Organ Transplants

Req #: 0000232611

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $109,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking a highly dedicated Coordinator Transplant for our Cancer Center at our New Brunswick campus.

The Coordinator Transplant coordinates information from referring physician, testing and clinic visits required for potential transplant recipient. Provides educational information to recipients, families, and caregivers regarding all aspects of transplantation including pre-transplant, operative procedure, post-operative management and monitoring, and long-term follow-up.

In coordination with transplant physicians and surgeons, the Transplant Coordinator provides care to transplant recipients throughout all phases of transplantation including evaluation, wait-list, transplantation, and the post-transplant phase.

Serves as the primary contact for patients, provides ongoing education to the patient and their supports, and monitors the patient status throughout the process. The Transplant Coordinator collaborates with all members of the transplant team, including physicians, surgeons, social workers, dietician, and pharmacists. Ensures that the responsibilities associated with the role are carried out in a manner that meets all regulatory requirements for a transplant program.

RWJUH is an academic medical center with the largest pancreas transplant center in New Jersey. We have the resources to help patients with complex conditions that could be barriers to transplantation at other centers. Our partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) means we have access to the latest research and clinical trials for state-of-the-art care.

RWJUH’s program ranks first in New Jersey and second in the mid-Atlantic region in the number of pancreas transplants performed each year.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Minimum of 3 years clinical nursing experience in transplant, renal disease, or critical care

Preferred:

Organ Transplant experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS and ACLS Certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
Organ Transplant certification

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift
FT

Essential Functions:

• Training, evaluation, and competencies for this role are overseen by a Clinical Manager to the department,
The coordinator will be responsible for screening and educating potential and actual donors
• Reviews medication adjustments for post-transplant patients in collaboration with physicians and pharmacists, relays information to patients,
• Reviews outpatient lab values and testing results; works with physician/surgeon as needed to adjust care plan
• Provides accurate, appropriate and timely documentation to meet state and federal regulatory requirements,

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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)
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Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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