RN Coordinator - Heart Transplant

Job Description

The Heart Transplant Nurse Coordinator for the Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center provides direct care to patients with multiple, often complicated acute and chronic medical problems. The Nurse Coordinator is the primary point person for the program in the post heart transplant phase of care and works closely with the multidisciplinary team and multiple UCSF departments. The primary responsibilities (as assigned) of the Nurse Coordinator will be to serve as the primary coordinator for post-transplant services and facilitate and assist with all aspects of patient care following heart transplantation. Some key aspects of this position include providing ongoing patient support and education throughout post heart transplant care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. This role will also require cross coverage for patients across the Advanced Heart Failure Comprehensive Care Center as needed.