Registered Nurse Transplant Coordinator I

Major Responsibilities

• Assures that required tests are completed and reviewed per transplant specific protocols.
• Analyzes test results and diagnostic studies and develops a plan that prescribes strategies to obtain expected measurable outcomes.
• Interprets eligibility criteria to identify high-risk recipients and donors; schedules appropriate consultations to ensure all health needs are met prior to transplant. Communicates eligibility with multidisciplinary team.
• Identifies and communicates health related problems that may increase transplant related morbidity and mortality.
• Coordinates procurement of donor cells/organs while complying with HIPPA standards
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of transplant recipients to include effectiveness of intervention and attainment of goals and outcomes.
• Provides education pre- and post-transplant to recipients, donors, and caregivers through 1:1 consultations and group classes.
• Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking.
• Assist in development of policies and procedures reflective to current practice/literature/accreditation standards.
• Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing, and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.
• Promotes evidence-based practice for the Transplant Center treatment intervention.

Minimum Job Requirements Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN required. RN candidates for external hire or internal promotion without BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program upon hire/transfer date and must complete program within 3 years of enrollment in the program.

Certification / License

• Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works. CPR Certification required.

Work Experience3 years nursing experience requiredKnowledge / Skills / Abilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Fast-paced clinic and inpatient setting. Involves standing, walking, and bending