Registered Nurse, Clinical Transplant Coordinator

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkland Health is seeking a transplant nurse coordinator to manage pre- and post-transplant patient care from referral through follow-up. You will educate patients, coordinate testing, and liaise with dialysis centers, Parkland staff, UT Southwestern, and other providers to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role requires at least 2 years of RN clinical experience (transplant preferred), a nursing degree, and a current Texas license or compact license, plus BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing degree from an accredited school.
• Must have 2 years RN clinical experience; transplant preferred.
• Current, valid license from the Texas Board or a Compact RN license.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA/ARC/Military Training Network.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre/post-transplant patient care across all phases of the transplant process.
• Educate patients and coordinate evaluation testing and record reviews.
• Communicate with dialysis centers and prepare for selection committee presentations.
• Provide post-transplant follow-up care with dialysis units and Parkland/UT Southwestern staff.
• Triages calls, schedules appointments, and educates patients on signs of rejection and hospital policies.
• Implement discharge plans, coordinate home health, and ensure complete medical records.
• Assist physicians, locate lab results, and schedule follow-ups to optimize clinic flow.
• Identify opportunities to improve transplant OPC department processes and participate in QAPI activities.

Skills

RN clinical experience

Transplant knowledge

BLS certified

Texas RN license / compact license

Patient education & communication

Age-related care

Patient-centered care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Primary Purpose

Responsible for coordinating pre/post-transplant patient care throughout all phases of the transplant process. This includes, but is not limited to, providing patient education, coordinating evaluation testing, completing record reviews, communication with dialysis centers, preparing for selection committee presentations, and post-transplant care that includes all aspects of follow up care with dialysis units, Parkland staff, UT Southwestern Medical School, and other providers to ensure optimal transplant outcomes.

Location

RJA Clinic: 1st FLR BLK 700

Minimum Specifications

Education

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

Must have (2) years RN clinical experience required. Transplant preferred.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Clinician must have current, valid license from applicable state of the Texas Board; or, if an RN, a valid Compact RN license.
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

• If an RN, provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in the outpatient process pertinent to transplant patients.
• Strong patient education and multidisciplinary communication skills required.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skill in meeting age related and handicapped patient's needs.
• Must demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Transitions patients through all of the phases of the pre/post-transplant process including pre-transplant (referral, evaluation, listing), peri-transplant (inpatient rounding, discharge planning, and education), and post-transplant follow-up.
• Directs liaison activities to appropriately integrate the patient into the health care continuum including procuring services, health promotion and counseling, disease prevention, health education and screening, and community resource linkage.
• Assists physicians with exam, provides consultation on patient progress, locates lab results, charts or other needed data and schedules follow-up appointments to ensure that patient visits are efficient and effective for both staff and patient.
• Triages telephone calls, refers patients to emergency room or schedules appointments. Evaluates and educates patients regarding the signs and symptoms of rejection, explains hospital policies and procedures to ensure that all telephone communications promote positive health practices and outcomes.
• Implements discharge plan for patient to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes. Reviews physician treatment plan and educates patient regarding medications, appointments and lab work. Coordinates home health care concerns by contacting physicians and obtaining orders or clarification and communicating back to the agency.
• Completes necessary UNOS and other forms, obtains data from out of state and other sources to ensure that complete and accurate records are maintained.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with management, vendors, employees, other hospitals and physicians, dialysis units and centers, lab and nursing staff to ensure optimal cooperation and communication with all patient service providers.
• Coordinates referrals to outside nephrologists. Discusses case with nurse, obtains necessary patient release form, explains process to patient. Follows up on any missed appointments to ensure patient compliance.
• Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows for the Transplant OPC department and suggests or implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of Parkland.
• Active participation in transplant department Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.