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.