(NP) Nurse Practitioner (Casual) - Cardiac Transplant Coordinator

San Diego, CA

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Overview

Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence.

It’s not just caring about children that makes our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.

Rady Children's offers competitive salaries, robust benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings with contribution match, employee recognition, Team Rady events and celebrations, along with other great perks. Join us in sunny San Diego!

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Per diem
Level: Entry-level & Mid-level

Success Profile

What makes a successful Triage Nurse at Rady Children’s Hospital? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.

Adaptable
Collaborative
Compassionate
Courageous
Positive
Quick-thinking

Culture

Consistently excellent in providing the highest level of care for our patients.
Ensuring that our nursing team receives support, rewards and career advancement opportunities.
Committed to improving outcomes and empowering individuals to seek innovative solutions.
Collaborative, respectful and dedicated to care, research and teaching.

Career Path

Rady Children’s Hospital offers many career paths to support your immediate and future success.

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CN II
CN III

Supervisor
Manager
Case Manager

Nurse Educator
Case Manager
Care Coordinator

It’s amazing to see these children go from weak to vibrant… The nurses who chose to come here are unique because they’re comfortable with these patients and are eager to give it their all… I’ve never worked with a more passionate group of nurses. Each and every one of them truly loves this patient population. They’re so dedicated and do such a great job.
Cheryle Pillow, Clinical Nurse III, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Rewards

We offer a robust Total Rewards Package in order to help our employees achieve and maintain overall physical, emotional and financial well-being for themselves and their families

Health Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan

Match that increases with years of service
Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $10,000 per year, paid time off for seminars
Life and Disability Insurance
Competitive Salaries

Annual merit increases, longevity increases, success sharing, paid leave cash-out program
Awards & Recognition

Milestone awards, CARES recognition

Responsibilities

Job ID: 19794
Date posted: 11/03/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Heart Transplant

This is a casual position with a potential end date of 12/31/2027

JOB SUMMARY:

The Transplant Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner responsibilities include all phases of the transplantvprocess from initial referral through outpatient follow up. This position will be responsible forvproviding comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation tovpediatric heart transplant candidates and recipients. The responsibilities include: Coordination of anvinterdisciplinary medical care delivery system under the direction of the Medical Director; Serving asva liaison between patients, family, medical staff, referring physicians, and insurance companies;vDeveloping and providing individualized patient/family teaching; Providing ongoing assessment of

appropriate nursing interventions for effective use of resources and quality assurance. Demonstrates knowledge of, and compliance with, OPTN policies and CMS regulations. Organizes and participates in quality meetings and QAPI activities. Maintains transplant list for internal and external purposes. Supports data entry for various data bases. Additional responsibilities include rotational on call duties for donor/recipient heart transplant coordination and liaison function with organ procurement agencies; data collection and documentation for clinical management and certification requirements; developing educational/teaching materials and protocols; development of clinical protocols, policy, and procedures; community education and public relations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree

1 year of experience

California RN License

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Furnisher

NP Furnishing, CA CS II

Medicare Billing number (NPI - National Provider Identifier); upon hire but no later than 3 months of employment

BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association

Ped Adv Life Support Provider (PALS)

Completion of a mandatory RCHSD critical care NP orientation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

2 years of experience

2 years of NP experience in specialty area

DEA Controlled Substance II, IIn, III, IIIn, IV, V

Drug Enforcement Agency

Controlled Substance II privileges

Formal education and/or lecturing skills

National Certification in specialty area as a Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric NATCO certification and Cardiac Transplant experience

The current salary range for this position is $74.51 to $102.45

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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