Clinical Nurse Manager - Heart Transplant

Job Title: Nurse Manager

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Heart Transplant Center

Req #: 0000251179

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,012.48 - $162,516.22 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:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Clinical Manager for our Heart Transplant Center at our Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick campus.

RWJBarnabas Health’s Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, MCS &LVAD program is rapidly growing and we are looking for an experienced Clinical Manager to join our dynamic team at our system’s premier flagship academic medical center and foremost quaternary care facility, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick (RWJUH New Brunswick).

In collaboration with the Advanced Heart Failure Division management team, the Clinical Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing all clinical and administrative operations related to patient evaluation, care, and management, including supervision of medical personnel. Your efforts will ensure continuity of care, uphold quality standards, and enhance patient satisfaction.

The Clinical Manager will also contribute to the overall growth and enhancement of our programs. Reports Directly to: Vice President, Transplant Service Line and Heart and Vascular Service Line

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• 5 years of experience in an allied health or hospital position required.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in healthcare related field
• 2 years of experience in organ transplant 

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey
• CCTC Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (preferred)

Scheduling Requirements:

• Monday through Friday
• Hours: 7:00AM 4:00PM EST
• Full Time

Key responsibilities:

Team Management:

• Supervise and develop a team of clinical staff, including RN - nurse coordinators, nurse practitioners, medical assistants and other relevant personnel
• Cultivate a safe, positive, and inclusive work environment that promotes exceptional customer service and delivers outstanding patient care experiences
• Conduct meaningful performance evaluations, provide supportive coaching and constructive feedback, and address any disciplinary matters when necessary

Operational Oversight:

• Drive the daily operations of the transplant program, managing patient evaluations, waitlist processes, and pre- and post-transplant care to ensure optimal efficiency and high-quality patient outcomes
• Conducts comprehensive case reviews by assessing social determinants of health and the unique needs of the patient population served. Tailors and implements care plans that address these specific needs (eg age, culture, language, and sensory impairments).
• This approach involves effectively communicating with patients, parents, and primary caregivers, ensuring that interactions are appropriate (eg developmental stage, education level, and literacy skills)
• Anticipate, guard against and manage the resolution of any issues in the clinical area
• Work closely with organ donor organizations to organ donations, including referring potential donors, maintaining organ viability, and facilitating donation conversations with families, ensuring a smooth and efficient donation process, from initial referral to organ recovery and transport 

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for workflow enhancement, streamline processes in alignment with program policies, and eliminate barriers that hinder team efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, other departments, and external partners such as living donor programs to optimize the transplant process and enhance the patient experience.
• Ensure the effective utilization of hospital and clinical resources for improved operational performance.

Strategic Planning and Program Development

• Assists the management team in strategic marketing and business development initiatives utilizing transplant services data for planning activities and through active participation in outreach activities to enhance and grow the renal transplant program, expanding primary and secondary market share in the region
• Monitor and manage objectives alongside key performance metrics to drive program success

Program Compliance:

• Formulates, reviews, and revises departmental policies and procedures which safeguard patient care and promote efficient and creative practice
• Ensures department's standard of practice, policies and procedures meet compliance with UNOS, OPTN, TJC, and CMS
• Provide education and guidance to staff on clinical competency, patient care, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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 in 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer