RN Coordinator, Transplant/VAD

Cook Children's Health Care System • Fort Worth, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator, Transplant/VAD is a member of the Nursing team responsible for the seamless coordination of care for heart transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) patients. As the primary clinical point of contact, this Registered Nurse (RN) manages the patient journey from the initial evaluation phase for VAD and transplant care through listing, surgery, and long-term post-operative recovery. The Coordinator facilitates multidisciplinary communication, ensures adherence to clinical protocols, and provides essential education to patients and their families to optimize outcomes and safety. Heavy On-Call required.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in intensive care with heart transplant & VAD experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas is required.
• Current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Seamless coordination of care for heart transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) patients.
• Manage the patient journey from initial evaluation through listing, surgery, and long-term post-operative recovery.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary communication.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols.
• Provide essential education to patients and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior