RN-Transplant Coordinator-Part Time

ummc; Jackson (MS); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 69 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, invites applications for an RN-Transplant Coordinator-Part Time on our Main Campus. The role coordinates solid organ transplantation care across pre-, peri-, and post-transplant phases, educating patients and families, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a multidisciplinary team.

Education includes RN licensure with BLS; BSN and transplantation certifications (CCTC/ACLS) are preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required with at least 1 year of experience.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provides daily clinical assessment of transplant patients through all care phases.
• Coordinates pre-transplant evaluation and referral processes.
• Assesses post-transplant function and overall health status; determines need for additional interventions.
• Schedules studies or procedures with fiscal responsibility for costs.
• Participates in protocol development and standards of care for transplant patients.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Formation

RN licensure

BLS certification

BSN preferred

CCTC

ACLS

Description du poste

Job Title

RN-Transplant Coordinator-Part Time

Location

Main Campus Jackson

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.\"

Job Category: Nursing

Organization: Transplant-Liver and Heart

Education & Experience

• 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

• 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 th