Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Manager Advanced Heart Program FT

Job Title: Transplant Manager RN

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Advanced Heart Program

Req #: 0000273365

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 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: First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Provides clinical and operational leadership for transplant services, overseeing staff, workflows, patient care processes, scheduling, education, and day-to-day program operations

Ensures coordination and continuity of care among transplant clinical teams, physicians, patients, families, and external transplant organizations while promoting regulatory compliance and program readiness

Leads quality improvement initiatives, policy and procedure development, staff education and competency, performance management, and ongoing evaluation of transplant services

Serves as a clinical leader and resource within the Transplant Department, supporting excellence in patient care, staff development, regulatory standards, and the overall advancement of transplant program operations

Qualifications:

 Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of New Jersey required

BSN Degree 

MSN Degree preferred

Minimum (3) three years experience with thoracic population and /or transplantation required

Certifications and Licenses:

• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification are required. 
• An active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement is required. 
• Certifited Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full-time: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Essential Functions:

• Provides clinical and operational leadership for assigned transplant services, ensuring effective coordination of patient care, staff activities, clinical processes, and program operations
• Supervises and manages assigned clinical and administrative staff, including staff assignments, scheduling, coverage, performance management, time and attendance, annual evaluations, and staff development
• Oversees transplant patient care processes and workflows, including evaluation, coordination, follow-up, and specialized transplant activities, as applicable to the assigned services
• Coordinates and facilitates transplant team meetings, patient care conferences, and interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting communication, continuity of care, problem-solving, and timely decision-making
• Develops, reviews, and implements clinical policies, procedures, protocols, and processes in collaboration with transplant leadership and other appropriate stakeholders
• Monitors quality, compliance, and performance improvement activities, including chart audits, performance indicators, process reviews, and implementation of corrective or improvement initiatives
• Ensures assigned transplant services maintain readiness for internal and external regulatory and accreditation reviews, including compliance with applicable CMS, OPTN, TJC, and other regulatory requirements
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors staff orientation, education, competency, and continuing professional development related to transplantation and assigned clinical responsibilities
• Serves as a liaison among transplant physicians, coordinators, consultants, ancillary departments, patients, families, and external transplant organizations, as applicable, to support effective communication and continuity of care
• Participates in transplant-specific operational responsibilities, including coordination of donor/recipient activities, organ procurement or transplant coordination processes, patient evaluations, on-call responsibilities, documentation, and other specialized functions, as applicable and/or assigned
• Participates in departmental initiatives, outreach, education, research, program development, and other activities that support the advancement of transplant services, as applicable and/or assigned
• May perform other duties as assigned or directed by management

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Let’s shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits, creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

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 on 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.