VAD/HEART TRANSPLANT COORD, FH - THORACIC TRANSPLANT ...

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE. FTE: 1.000000 Standard Hours: 40.00 Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Holidays: Weekends: Job Summary: The VAD/Heart Transplant Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of care for all patients requiring implantation of a cardiac assist device. These include patients accepted for, and awaiting heart transplant, or those with Advanced Heart Failure in which the device is implanted as a permanent treatment option. The VAD/Heart Transplant Coordinator will also be responsible for the coordination of care for all patients who are pre- or post- heart transplant. The VAD/Heart Transplant Coordinator will work as a member of the Advanced Heart Failure Team, and will be the primary liaison with the transplant cardiologists and cardiac transplant surgeons, other physicians, and health care staff throughout the hospital. A major component of the position is patient and family education, daily rounds, discharge planning, and on-call coverage. The VAD/Heart Transplant Coordinator is also responsible for outreach activity to promote the programs, frequent communication with referring physicians, and professional education. The VAD/Heart Transplant Coordinator functions within the parameters outlined in the LVAD practice guidelines. The Job Standards portion of this job description has incorporated the 17 standards adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010). Other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: Minimum of 3 years of acute care or experience is required. Experience relevant to acute care, cardiology, heart failure, VAD care is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Associate's degree in Nursing with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required or Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Analytical skills necessary in order to prepare and implement effective nursing care and develop solutions to problems concerning patient's mental or physical well-being. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to eighty percent of work time while: planning and performing professional nursing care, resolving patient care problems and dealing with patients, their families, and other professionals involved in the patients care, often during stressful situations. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification, Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN), or Acute/Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) is preferred. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

Created: 2026-03-04