RN Registered Nurse Coordinator - Home Health Full Time

Job Title: Coordinator Transplant

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Shift: Day

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The Advanced Heart Failure Nurse - RN plays a central role in the outpatient management of patients with complex cardiac conditions, including advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - HCM,

Working closely with cardiologists, APPs, and the multidisciplinary heart failure team, the RN provides comprehensive clinical support, patient education, medication management, and ongoing care coordination to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life,

This role is ideal for an RN who is looking for a fast-paced, highly specialized environment and enjoys building strong long-term therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

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.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required

A minimum of 3 years’ experience, with at least 1-2 years of those in cardiology and/or heart failure patients

Strong computer literacy and communication skills, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, and Power Point

Knowledge of standard of care treatment for heart failure

Critical Care experience

Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement

Day Shift,

Full-Time, 37.5 hours

Monday – Friday, position requires on call /and weekend and holiday hours

Participates in the development and implementation of health promotion programs for patients and their families

Designs health maintenance and disease prevention interventions for patients

Facilitates patient s transition between health care settings, such as hospital to home or to a skilled nursing facility

Manages commonly occurring acute and chronic physical and mental health issues

Ensure accurate medication reconciliation upon admission

Validates that patient is receiving guideline directed medical therapy

Appropriate collaboration with attending physician, consulting cardiologist, or other specialties as needed

The Heart Failure Transplant Coordinator, will collaborate with the clinical care team in the ambulatory setting managing patients with advanced heart failure

Conduct office based patient assessments, including symptom review, vital signs, medication history, and evaluation of disease progression

Monitor and follow patients ensuring timely follow up and escalation of care in collaboration with the Advanced HF team3,

Triage patient calls, mychart messages, remote devices, symptom reports, using clinical judgment to determine urgency and appropriate interventions or care coordination

Support management of patients on Guideline Directed Medical Therapy GDMT including titration protocols per plan of care

Coordinate care and referrals including facilitating prior authorizations, medication programs, specialty pharmacy, testing, evaluations, workups for advanced therapies, and ensuring continuity of care

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the patient record ensuring compliance with clinical protocols, regulatory standards, and team quality metrics

Participates in departmental quality and performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and program development

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

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

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.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer