Clinical Programs Coordinator | Lung Transplant | Days | Full-Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville seeks an experienced registered nurse to coordinate and support transplant patient care across ambulatory and inpatient settings.

You will assess patient status, implement nursing interventions per protocols, and collaborate with physicians to optimize outcomes. Eligible applicants hold an RN license in Florida, a BSN, and at least 3 years of medical/surgical experience with transplant exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited four-year baccalaureate nursing program.
• ASN candidates in process of obtaining BSN may be considered; master's or related field preferred.
• Current license as a registered nurse (RN).
• Minimum three years nursing experience; transplant or critical care experience preferred; knowledge in transplant immunology helpful.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure continuity of patient care for transplant patients in ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Assist with chronic disease management in an ambulatory setting.
• Assess patient data and respond to treatment protocols per established plans.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Nursing assessment

Transplant nursing

Education

BSN

ASN in progress pursuing BSN

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Overview

Ensures coordination and continuity of patient care for transplant patients in order to maintain organized and efficient support to staff and other health care professionals. Responsible for identifying the patient's alterations in health; assessing the patient's response to treatment protocols; communicating appropriate data to physician staff; implementing nursing interventions based upon established treatment protocols; and anticipating potential outcomes for patients at risk for complications. Must demonstrate ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and organ(s) transplanted and provide care according to protocols and with practice of nursing.

This positions assists with chronic disease management in an ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited four (4) year, baccalaureate program in nursing required.
• We will consider an ASN who is in the process of obtaining their BSN; master's degree in nursing or Master's degree eligible' (i.e. completion of academic coursework) or related health care field preferred.
• Current license as a registered nurse (R.N.).
• Minimum of three years of experience in nursing with at least two (2) years medical/surgical experience with transplant patient population; critical care or transplantation experience preferred; prefer knowledge in transplant immunology, technical aspects of surgery, interpretation of diagnostic and laboratory data, and clinical management of patients.
• If experienced in all areas listed, will consider enrollees in baccalaureate program.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• BSN or Bachelors in other heath related field required.
• We will consider an ASN who is in the process of obtaining their BSN. Current RN license in the State of Florida ARNP or RN.