Supervisor RN - Advanced Heart Failure Clinic

Ochsner Clinic Foundation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans seeks a Clinical Transplant Coordinator to lead pre- and post-transplant care, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure program compliance.

The role requires nursing degree, RN license, BLS, and several years' transplant experience; the coordinator will mentor staff, educate patients, and adapt care to diverse populations.

Qualifications

• RN with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• 3 years of related experience required.
• Current RN license in state of practice and BLS certification required.
• ABTC certification preferred for Clinical Transplant Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-transplant clinical activities to assess and prepare patients.
• Conduct rounds, direct patient care, and lab/test data reviews.
• Perform post-transplant care to ensure appropriate aftercare.
• Educate patients and colleagues on transplant procedures.
• Act as consultant and resource for transplant team, staff, students, and residents.
• Supervise, train, and develop department staff and adapt care to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Communication skills

Staff coordination

Clinical transplant knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nursing

Current RN license

BLS (AHA) certification

ABTC Certification (preferred)

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job performs the duties of a clinical transplant coordinator and supervises organ transplant staff. Hires, counsels, evaluate 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 - Bachelor's Degree in nursing.

Work Experience

• Required - 3 years of related experience.

Certifications

• Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Required - 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.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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. (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. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though