Registered Nurse Transplant Coordinator I

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced transplant nurse to lead and support care across the transplant continuum. You will coordinate testing, eligibility and donor processes, and deliver pre- and post-transplant education to patients, donors, and families.

The role requires strong teamwork in multidisciplinary settings, adherence to protocols, and ongoing quality improvement to advance outcomes in a fast-paced transplant center.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN required or enrolled in BSN program within 3 years of hire/transfer.
• Current RN license; CPR certification required.
• 3 years nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assures that required tests are completed and reviewed per transplant-specific protocols.
• Analyzes test results and diagnostic studies; prescribes strategies for outcomes.
• Interprets eligibility criteria to identify high-risk recipients/donors and schedules consultations.
• Identifies health problems that may increase transplant-related morbidity and mortality.
• Coordinates procurement of donor cells/organs while complying with HIPAA.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop a comprehensive care plan.
• Conducts ongoing evaluation of transplant recipients and attainment of goals/outcomes.
• Provides education pre- and post-transplant to recipients, donors, and caregivers via 1:1 and group sessions.
• Seeks knowledge reflecting current nursing practice and futuristic thinking.
• Assists in development of policies and procedures aligned with standards.
• Participates in committees and governance and fosters research to improve outcomes.
• Engages in quality and performance improvement activities.
• Uses resources to plan and sustain evidence-based transplant nursing services.
• Promotes evidence-based practice for the Transplant Center.

Skills

Nursing

Patient education

Team communication

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN required or enrolled in BSN program within 3 years

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Assures that required tests are completed and reviewed per transplant specific protocols.


• Analyzes test results and diagnostic studies and develops a plan that prescribes strategies to obtain expected measurable outcomes.


• Interprets eligibility criteria to identify high-risk recipients and donors; schedules appropriate consultations to ensure all health needs are met prior to transplant. Communicates eligibility with multidisciplinary team.


• Identifies and communicates health related problems that may increase transplant related morbidity and mortality.


• Coordinates procurement of donor cells/organs while complying with HIPPA standards


• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.


• Conducts ongoing evaluation of transplant recipients to include effectiveness of intervention and attainment of goals and outcomes.


• Provides education pre- and post-transplant to recipients, donors, and caregivers through 1:1 consultations and group classes.


• Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking.


• Assist in development of policies and procedures reflective to current practice/literature/accreditation standards.


• Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing, and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.


• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.


• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.


• Promotes evidence-based practice for the Transplant Center treatment intervention.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN required. RN candidates for external hire or internal promotion without BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program upon hire/transfer date and must complete program within 3 years of enrollment in the program.

Certification / License

• Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works. CPR Certification required.

Work Experience

3 years nursing experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Fast-paced clinic and inpatient setting. Involves standing, walking, and bending