Clinical Transplant Coordinator II//VAD Nurse Coordinator II (Casual)

Casual Clinical Transplant/VAD Nurse Coordinator II

UPMC Presbyterian | Transplant & Advanced Heart Failure Services

This is a casual position, working day light hours with fluctuating hours, no more than 20 hours per week.

At UPMC, every transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) journey starts with a dedicated nurse who helps patients navigate this process.

We're seeking an experienced Clinical Transplant/VAD Nurse Coordinator II to join our nationally recognized transplant team. In this highly specialized role, you'll serve as a patient advocate, care coordinator, educator, and clinical expert, guiding patients and families through every stage of the transplant or VAD process, from referral and evaluation through recovery and long-term follow-up.

Why Join UPMC Transplant Services?

✅ Work alongside nationally recognized transplant and advanced heart failure specialists

✅ Build meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout their journey

✅ Serve as a critical member of a multidisciplinary team

✅ Influence patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and clinical expertise

✅ Participate in professional development, research, and specialty certification opportunities

✅ Grow into a leadership role while mentoring future transplant professionals

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Transplant/VAD Nurse Coordinator II, you'll coordinate and manage patient care throughout the entire transplant or VAD continuum.

Pre-Transplant / VAD Evaluation

• Coordinate comprehensive patient evaluations with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

• Identify candidate needs and facilitate the testing, consultations, and assessments required for transplant or VAD consideration.

• Advocate for patients and families while helping them understand the transplant process.

• Build strong relationships with referring physicians and healthcare providers.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and transplant listing standards.

Waiting Period & Ongoing Care Coordination

• Monitor patient status while awaiting transplant or VAD implantation.

• Provide education, guidance, and support to patients and caregivers.

• Manage candidate listing status and ensure accurate documentation.

• Coordinate care when changes in patient condition require reevaluation or intervention.

Perioperative & Inpatient Care

• Support transplant and VAD procedures according to established clinical protocols.

• Assess patient readiness and eligibility for transplant or VAD implantation.

• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and care coordination throughout the surgical process.

• Collaborate with transplant surgeons, physicians, and healthcare teams to optimize outcomes.

Post-Transplant & Outpatient Management

• Monitor recovery and long-term patient progress.

• Reinforce education regarding medications, follow-up care, and healthy lifestyle practices.

• Coordinate consultations, diagnostic testing, and ongoing treatment plans.

• Identify risks, complications, and barriers to compliance while promoting successful long-term outcomes.

• Serve as an ongoing resource for patients, families, providers, and community healthcare partners.

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Pennsylvania licensure (or eligible multistate licensure in accordance with Nursing Licensure Compact requirements).

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical nursing experience, including 2-3 years of recent transplant and/or VAD coordinator experience within the last five years.

• Demonstrated competence in professional transplant/VAD nursing practice.Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, communication, organizational, and care coordination skills.

• Ability to manage complex patient populations, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Certification at hire through the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) as a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC), Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN), Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN), or other UPMC-approved certification related to the service line.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

• Experience in transplant, VAD, cardiac, critical care, or advanced care coordination settings.

• Experience participating in quality improvement, research, leadership initiatives, or staff development activities.

Performance Expectations

Must maintain a performance rating of Solid/Strong/Good or higher to retain Clinical Transplant/VAD Coordinator II status.