Registered Nurse (RN) - BMT Transplant Coordinator

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a transplant coordinator RN to manage coordination of care for transplant patients, living donors, and families. The role leads education, patient support, and cross-team coordination across the transplant continuum.

The position emphasizes clinical responsibilities, education, documentation, and participation in performance improvement for program development.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in nursing or Diploma; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license and BLS certification required at hire.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical, surgical, financial, psychosocial, nutrition and pharmaceutical care for transplant candidates/recipients and living donor patients.
• Educate patients and families and maintain open communication among the care team.
• Document care accurately and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in quality improvement and program development.

Skills

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Associates or Nursing diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The transplant coordinator is an RN who is responsible for the coordination of care for transplant patients, living donors, and their families. He/She is a key member of the multidisciplinary team who facilitates the movement of the patient and family through the transplantation or living donation process by providing individualized education, support, and coordination of services across the continuum of care. This role is responsible for clinical aspects of the transplant program including but not limited to education, patient care coordination and performance improvement for program development.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Patient Care Coordination: Facilitates the medical, surgical, financial, psychosocial, nutrition and pharmaceutical evaluation and ongoing care needs for transplant candidates/recipients and living donor patients throughout the phases of transplantation. Provides education to patients and families regarding the process and maintains open communication with all parties involved.
• Communication: Functions as part of the multidisciplinary team; participates in patient care planning and selection conference. Facilitates communication between team members as needed to ensure all team members are aware of the plan of care. Demonstrates the ability to critically think through patient issues and escalates concerns when appropriate.
• Patient Advocate: Advocates on behalf of the patient to ensure transplantation or donation is an appropriate option. Delivers patient and family-centered care. Facilitates patient care as a case manager for transplant patients and living donors during all phases of transplantation (pre-operatively, inpatient, discharge, post-discharge and for the life of the transplant) as determined by the multidisciplinary transplant team. Provides accurate and timely documentation of care.
• Documentation: Adheres to documentation policies and procedures. Knowledgeable of HIPAA regulations and follows all security policies. Updates data in OTTR and the EMR in a timely manner. Works with outsides hospitals and physician offices to obtain up to date medical records and provide updates on patient health status. Maintains compliance with regulatory standards for timely communication to patients and referring providers.
• Performance Improvement: Participates in quality monitoring and process improvement activities and programs. Knowledgeable of regulations related to transplantation and living donation and follows program policy, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact or RN - Reg Nurse (Single State)

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 3 years nursing

Required Minimum Skills:

• Computer literacy Excellent organization Communication skills

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia's largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

• We serve with compassion
• We pursue excellence
• We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.