Nurse Clinical Transplant Coordinator

University Health Careers; Hondo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Health System is seeking a Clinical Transplant Coordinator II. Under general supervision, you will develop advanced clinical management, provide consultation, education and participate in research to promote quality care for transplant patients.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure with 4+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s in Nursing within 3 years of hire, and current certifications such as BLS; national transplant certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas with 4+ years of nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required or to be completed within 3 years of hire.
• Knowledge of transplant care, health care trends, and regional resources.

Responsibilities

• Develops advanced clinical management and education for transplant patients.
• Supports research-based practice and collaboration with peers.
• Promotes quality care and adherence to policies and patient relations.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Transplant knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, the Clinical Transplant Coordinator II develops and uses advanced clinical management, consultation, education and research to promote quality care for the specific transplant patient populations. Provides growth in a clinical knowledge through research based practice with peers. Supports and maintains the University Health System's policies, protocols, values and guest relations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an RN and a minimum of Four (4) years nursing experience required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required or must be attained within three years of date of hire. Knowledge of transplant, health care trends, community and regional resources. An ability to establish cooperative working relationships with diverse groups and individuals, medical staff and other health care disciplines and understanding of the consultative process.

LICENSURE

Current RN licensure in the State of Texas required. A national certification applicable to your role must be obtained within 18 months from date of hire. Examples of acceptable certifications include but are not limited to: CCTC, CCTN, Ambulatory Care Nursing, ACM-RN, Nursing Case Management, CCM, or CPHQ. Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Healthcare Provider or Instructor Certification is required. Abdominal Transplant Coordinators will be required to attain CITI Research Certification within six months of date of hire. (CITI certification is not required for coordinators in Lung Transplant, Post-Transplant, Live Donor Transplant, or Disease Management nurses).