UCLA Health

Heart Outreach/VAD Coordinator Supervisor

UCLA Health$132K — $307K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or training
  • 5 years of RN experience, including critical care and transplant coordination
  • California RN License
  • Current BLS certification from recognized providers
  • CCTC certification required within 1 year of hire
  • Proficient in case management of transplant patient care from evaluation to follow-up
  • In-depth knowledge of organ transplantation and associated medical complications
  • Strong communication skills for engaging diverse cultural backgrounds

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Transplant and VAD Coordinators under the guidance of the Nurse Manager
  • Oversee daily workflows and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Manage staffing, schedules, and mentor coordinators to enhance performance
  • Conduct clinical case management for transplant recipients and living donors
  • Coordinate interdisciplinary medical care in collaboration with the Medical Director
  • Develop educational materials for patients, nursing staff, and physicians
  • Facilitate community education and maintain relationships with organ procurement agencies

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
  • Supportive team environment with mentorship
  • Engagement in community education initiatives
  • Participation in quality improvement projects
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and program growth
Full Job Description
General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Posted Date

09/14/2026

Salary Range: $132300 - 307100 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

32823

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Serve as Supervisor for Transplant and VAD Coordinators under the direction of the Transplant Nurse Manager. Responsible for operational and supervisory leadership by overseeing daily workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance (UNOS, CMS, OPTN), managing staffing and schedules, guiding complex clinical decision-making, mentoring and evaluating coordinators, supporting quality improvement and facilitating interdisciplinary communication, and partnering with the Nurse Manager to maintain program continuity, growth, and high-quality patient care. Clinical case management of the transplant recipient/ living donor involving all phases of the transplant process, from initial referral throughout patient follow-up. This position requires an advanced level of expertise and overall understanding of organ transplantation for the organ type specified. Responsibility involves coordination of interdisciplinary medical care delivery system under the direction of the Medical Director; liaison functions with patient, family, medical staff, referring physicians, and insurance companies; individualized patient/family teaching; assessment of appropriate medical intervention for effective use of resources and quality assurance. Additional responsibilities include data collection for clinical management and certification requirements, development of educational materials and programs for patients, nursing staff and physicians. Develop clinical protocols, and policy and procedures. Community education and public relations. Transplant donor/recipient coordination and liaison function with organ procurement agencies.

Salary Range: $132,300-$307,100

Job Qualifications

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    • Bachelor's Degree - Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a B.S. degree
    • Master's Degree - Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Master's degree
    • Minimum 2 years of related experience or training
    • 5 years of relevant RN experience with a combination of critical care and transplant coordinator experience
    • California Registered Nurse License
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
    • CCTC (Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator) certification within 1 year of hire
    • Ability to case manage all aspects of a transplant patient's medical care from initial evaluation through post-transplant follow-up
    • Broad understanding and knowledge of organ transplantation, including immunology, immunosuppression, rejection and other complications of transplantation, drug toxicity, and graft failure
    • Ability to communicate effectively with persons of various cultural backgrounds
    • Good verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to interface effectively with patients and their families
    • Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in meeting deadlines
    • Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
    • Ability to manage numerous concurrent tasks in a high-stress environment and deal with change
    • Ability to effectively coordinate and assess patient care
    • Ability to act as a liaison with nursing staff, outside agencies, team physicians, referring physicians, patients, and families
    • Ability to teach about transplantation and medical management issues


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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