RN Supervisor - Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a clinical transplant coordinator to oversee organ transplant staff and ensure high-quality patient care. In this vital role, you will be responsible for pre- and post-transplant clinical activities, educating patients about procedures, and supervising a dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while fostering professional growth within a collaborative environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in healthcare and contribute to transformative transplant services that save lives.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in clinical settings.
• Current RN license in state of practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises organ transplant staff and ensures compliance with policies.
• Educates patients on transplant procedures and aftercare.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Transplant Procedures Education

Supervisory Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Board of Transplant Coordinators Certification

Job description

This job performs the duties of a clinical transplant coordinator and supervises organ transplant staff. Hires, counsels, evaluates, and schedules personnel. Implements transplant and administrative policies and procedures.

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.

Work Experience:

• Required: 3 years of related experience.

Certifications:

• Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Current American Board of Transplant Coordinators (ABTC) Certification as Clinical Transplant Coordinator.

Job Duties:

• Performs pre-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients are assessed and prepared for procedures.
• Performs clinical activities including rounds, direct patient care, and lab/test data reviews and interpretations.
• Performs post-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients receive appropriate aftercare.
• Educates patients and colleagues on transplant procedures.
• Acts as a consultant, role model, and resource person for transplant team members, nursing staff, students, and residents.
• Participates in activities for professional growth.
• Supervises, trains, and develops department staff.
• 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.