RN Clinical Heart Transplant Coordinator

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to oversee transplant clinical practices. In this vital role, you will advocate for and educate patients while collaborating with a dynamic transplant team. Your expertise will help ensure optimal patient independence and rehabilitation, making a significant impact on their health journey. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in patient care, and be part of a mission to make a difference in the lives of individuals across all age groups. If you are passionate about patient advocacy and clinical excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience with associate degree or 2 years with a bachelor's degree.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pre/post transplant clinical activities and educates patients.
• Participates in quality initiatives and professional growth activities.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of pre-transplant and post-transplant clinical practice

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in using computers and web-based applications

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC)

Job description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job oversees the pre-transplant, post-transplant, and/or inpatient transplant clinical practice. Acts as a patient advocate and patient educator while promoting optimum patient independence, self-care, and rehabilitation. Serves as an integral member of the transplant team, assisting the transplant physicians by independently monitoring certain patients, managing outpatient clinics and periodically reviewing all patients with the physicians. Provides care and service to individuals of all age groups.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required - Registered nurse diploma.

Preferred - Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Work Experience
Required - 3 years of related experience with associate degree OR 2 years related experience with a bachelor's degree.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) through the American Board of Transplant Certification (ABTC).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of pre-transplant, post-transplant, and/or inpatient transplant clinical practice.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• Performs pre/post transplant clinical activities.
• Educates patients on procedures.
• Educates nursing staff/colleagues.
• Participates in activities for professional growth.
• Ensures compliance and participates in quality initiatives.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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