Job Description

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Description:

The RN Heart Transplant Coordinator provides heart failure nursing care and post-transplant follow up and nursing care to patients.

We offer our RNs:

• Benefits from Day One

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

• Referral Rewards

What you will do:

• ​Coordinates the clinical care of the heart failure or heart transplant patient during all phases of transplant. Reviews diagnostic tests, laboratory work, and other pertinent information.

• Assists in medical and medication management working within his/her scope and at the direction of a physician.

• Educates and answers any questions or concerns of the patient and/or family on all aspects of heart failure and the transplant process.

• Prepares and submits information to UNOS,CMS,JCAHO, Organ Exchange programs, insurance companies, etc. related to transplant service inquiries as needed by the department.

• Performs administrative functions as preparation of QI reports, attending meetings and conferences, etc. as needed.

What you will need:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN

• BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire

• Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois

• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience preferred.

• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.