Pediatric Liver Transplant Nurse Coordinator

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 101.000 - 129.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a Transplant Nurse Coordinator to manage coordination of transplant activities, educate families, and liaise with regulatory bodies. This role requires a nursing license and experience in pediatrics or transplant, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

As a bedside and program liaison, you will support transplant evaluations, data collection, and research projects while ensuring compliance with standards and patient safety.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• At least two years RN experience in pediatrics, critical care, and/or transplant is required.
• Ability to provide basic nursing care to children and families in the cardiac transplant program.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with the health care team.
• Licenses: PA RN or NJ RN or PA Temporary Practice Permit; BLS within 3 months.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate transplants during business hours daily.
• Act as liaison between the transplant team and patient families; educate post-transplant families.
• Participate in transplant evaluations and data collection.
• Ensure regulatory policies and data entry through UNOS.
• Maintain transplant databases and participate in research projects.
• Triage calls and assist providers in care plan implementation.

Conocimientos

Nursing

English communication

Critical thinking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Descripción del empleo

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.

A Brief Overview

The Transplant Nurse Coordinator is involved in general program and patient activities. This Registered Nurse establishes and promotes a liaison relationship between the transplant team members and the patient's families. He/she provides program information, patient follow-up plans, and education related to transplant to patients, families, referring physicians, and nursing staff. As a liaison to governmental and other regulatory agencies (UNOS, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.), this person will provide information regarding transplant candidates, and transplant patients as required.

What you will do

• Coordination of transplants during business hours daily.
• Acts as liaison between the transplant team and the patient families. Participate in education to families post-transplant in preparation for discharge.
• Participate in Transplant Evaluations, including coordinating collection of data.
• Responsible for regulatory policies, processes and data entry through UNOS.
• Maintain transplant databases, participate in transplant research projects.
• Triage phone calls and assist providers in implementing care plans.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years RN experience in pediatrics, critical care, and/or transplant. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide basic nursing care to children and families in the cardiac transplant program. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing English. (Required proficiency)
• Critical analysis and problem-solving skills. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work independently. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work collaboratively through consultation with other health care team providers. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 3 months - Required

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.

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Salary Range

$101,300.00 - $129,100.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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