Supervisor RN - Advanced Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplant

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator, where you will play a pivotal role in the organ transplant process. In this dynamic position, you will supervise transplant staff, ensure patients are well-prepared for procedures, and provide essential post-transplant care. Your expertise will help educate both patients and colleagues, while your leadership will foster a collaborative team environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families, all while working in a supportive and innovative healthcare setting. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to life-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience required.
• Must have a current registered nurse (RN) license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises organ transplant staff and coordinates clinical activities.
• Educates patients on transplant procedures and provides direct care.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Self-directed

Flexibility in work schedule

Computer proficiency

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Web-based applications

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 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

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.

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.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be 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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