Adult Living Donor Coordinator

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City is seeking an Adult Living Donor Coordinator to manage pre-donation, donation, and post-donation care in ambulatory and inpatient settings. You will educate patients, families, and hospital staff using OPTN/UNOS resources, while aligning with regulatory guidelines.

The role emphasizes adherence to transplant program standards and active participation in quality improvement and research activities within a compassionate, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree BSN and 3-5 years experience Pediatric or Adult clinical experience; transplant coordinator experience strongly preferred.
• Must obtain Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator or equivalent within 1095 days.
• Licensed RN - MO/Kansas multistate license required upon hire; RN compact where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care across the continuum from pre-donation, donation, and post donation.
• Provides education to patients/families, hospital staff, and the community.
• Integrates CMS, OPTN, UNOS and program standards; participates in quality improvement and research.

Skills

Direct patient care

Education to patients/families

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

Tools

MO RN license

KS RN license

Job description

Adult Living Donor Coordinator

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Adult Living Donor Coordinator performs all activities related to the assigned Transplant Program, maintaining the resources needed for success. The coordinator provides direct patient and family care across the continuum from pre-donation, during donation and post-donation, in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The coordinator provides education to patients/families, hospital staff, and the community utilizing Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) resources. The coordinator adheres to clinical practice guidelines, integrates applicable regulatory and practice standards, and participates in quality improvement and research activities.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it is important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care across the continuum from pre-donation, donation, and post donation periods.
• Provides education to patients/families, hospital staff, and the community.
• Integrates CMS, OPTN, UNOS and individual Transplant Program standards in practice guidelines and participates in ongoing quality improvement and research activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree BSN and 3-5 years experience Pediatric or Adult clinical experience, experience as a transplant coordinator strongly preferred
• Other Specialty Certification relevant to unit's patient population (determined by Nurse Manager) within 24 months of hire (required)
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri, RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO required upon hire
• Employees must obtain Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator or equivalent within 1095 days
• Refer to Nursing and Advance Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire

Job Details

• Work Type: Full Time
• Work Days: Monday thru Friday
• Work Hours: 0800 to 1700
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Location: Adele Hall
• Recruiter: Julie Aust
• Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
• Category: Nursing
• Division: TRANSPLANT CENTER

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $41.55/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

CM is committed to creating a workforce that supports the diverse backgrounds of our patients and families. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team, so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, and beliefs.