Job Description

Job Title: Coordinator LVAD

Location: Barnabas Health Medical Group

Department Name: Heart Transplant APPS NBIMC

Req #: 0000225458

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $190,000.00 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:

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 assessment, 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.

Responsibilities: 

• 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 of those in cardiology with an emphasis on mechanical circulatory support

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabasHealth, 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)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabasHealth!

RWJBarnabasHealth 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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