RN Transplant Coordinator

Job Overview

Fairview is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Coordinator to join our Post-Lung Transplant team, based at the Phillips-Wangensteen Building on the University of Minnesota East Bank Campus. This is a 0.9 FTE position (72 hours per pay period) and is benefit eligible.

The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one scheduled day off each pay period. In this role, you will provide specialized care coordination and support for post-transplant lung patients, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the post-transplant journey.

The Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordination and preparation of patients for organ transplantation and the long-term management of patients after transplant through collaboration with various members of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care in both pre- and post-transplant phases
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members within the organization and outside community partners
• Act as a liaison for transplant physicians to implement medical management of conditions
• Provide telephone triage and make patient care decisions based on patient symptom assessment and evaluation, laboratory results, and patient condition changes
• Apply appropriate medical interventions and transplant protocols based on patient assessment, laboratory results, and patient condition changes
• Assumes on-call responsibilities after office hours by providing a resource for medical triage. Acts as transplant coordinator when donor organ becomes available.
• Provides on-going education to patients and families
• Collaborate with other members of the clinical team to improve patient care and benchmarks through quality improvement projects
• Participate in the development and revision of protocols
• Maintain knowledge of current practices in transplantation, nursing, and healthcare

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Associates Degree in Nursing
• If Bachelors Degree: 3-5 years acute care experience in ICU, CCU, Transplant, Acute Care Med-Surg or
• If Associates Degree: 5+ years of acute care experience in ICU, CCU, Transplant, Acute Care Med-Surg
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status