RN Transplant Coordinator - Bone Marrow Transplant

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RN Transplant Coordinator at Aphaeresis Lab and BMT coordinates solid organ and multi-organ transplantation for pediatric and adult recipients. You will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team, organizing pre-transplant, transplant admission and post-transplant care while educating patients and families about organ donation and peri-transplant care.

You will educate medical professionals about transplantation, maintain regulatory integrity, and contribute to excellence in patient care,

Qualifications

• Licensed as RN for at least one year.
• Valid RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• BSN preferred. Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) and ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily clinical assessment of transplant patients throughout all phases of care, demonstrating critical thinking skills and functioning with a high level of autonomy.
• Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant (referral) patients to ensure effective use of hospital and clinical resources.
• Assesses post-transplant organ function and general health status and collaboratively determines need for additional assessment or intervention.
• Facilitates the scheduling of studies or procedures for diagnostic purposes utilizing fiscal responsibility for patient and hospital costs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of protocol and standards of care for the transplant patients collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assists nurses and other staff to access, plan, and implement and evaluate the care of the transplant patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Organizational skills

Presentation and decision making

Education

RN license

BLS

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00053620

Job Category: Nursing

Organization: Aphaeresis Lab and BMT

Location/s: Main Campus Jackson

Job Title: RN Transplant Coordinator - Bone Marrow Transplant

Job Summary

"Transplant coordinator coordinate solid organ (liver, kidney, pancreas and multi-organ) transplantation of all pediatric and adult organ recipients. The transplant coordinator is a primary and key member of a multidisciplinary team responsible to coordinate and organize the care of the transplant patient and provides follow-up and care throughout the continuum of care including pre-transplant, transplant admission and post-transplant phases. Educate patients, families and other care givers to the unique aspects of transplantation including; organ donation, pre transplant care, peri transplant care and post-transplant / follow up care. S/he is a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant and leader. S/he makes clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories and outcomes to solve complex problems.The transplant coordinator serves to educate medical professionals to unique aspects of transplantation including; organ donation, pre transplant care, peri transplant care and post-transplant / follow up care. Maintain regulatory integrity and adherence to established regulations throughout all processes.As an integral member of the larger multidisciplinary team, the transplant coordinator contributes to excellence in patient care, research teaching and in providing leadership to the organization."

Education & Experience

• Education and Experience Required: Licensed as RN for at least one (1) year.
• Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Valid RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Preferred Qualifications: Nursing experience in an intensive care environment, related nursing experience, or transplant experience preferred. BSN preferred. Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) and ACLS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Critical thinking, time management and organizational skills are essential. Ability to work and thrive as a key part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, with strong presentation and decision making skills. Knowledge of healthcare industry trends, medical procedures, patient assessment, and regulatory requirements. Written and oral communication is essential, the ability to present education materials to many types of audiences. Attention to details, effective communication and documentation with numerous physician, organ procurement organization, operating room (or), intensive care unit (ICU) and emergency department (ED) staff, the patient and patient family are required.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Provides daily clinical assessment of transplant patients throughout all phases of care, demonstrating critical thinking skills and functioning with a high level of autonomy.
• Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant (referral) patients to ensure effective use of hospital and clinical resources.
• Assesses post-transplant organ function and general health status and collaboratively determines need for additional assessment or intervention.
• Facilitates the scheduling of studies or procedures for diagnostic purposes utilizing fiscal responsibility for patient and hospital costs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of protocol and standards of care for the transplant patients collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Assists nurses and other staff to access, plan, and implement and evaluate the care of the transplant patients.
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