Transplant Coordinator

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine seeks an experienced Transplant Coordinator I to oversee plans and provide specialized nursing care for end-stage organ disease patients awaiting transplant. You will coordinate evaluations, educate patients, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely testing and listings.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS certification, and 3 years of nursing experience; a BSN is preferred. On-site duties are performed at WVUH in Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state where services are provided or multi-state RN via eNLC.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Three years of nursing clinical experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Identify transplant candidates at referral and coordinate evaluation with the transplant team.
• Coordinate evaluation processes and testing per established protocols.
• Advocate for patients and participate in the Patient Selection Committee.
• Educate patients on transplant processes, regulations, and long-term follow-up.
• Track tests and ensure all consults are completed; maintain listings per OPTN/UNOS.
• Communicate with referring MD/PCP and discharge planning with the transplant team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent work

Multitasking

Transplant nursing knowledge

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Transplant Coordinator I oversees the plans, directs and provides specialized nursing care with the primary emphasis on the treatment of individuals with end stage organ disease that are designated to have a solid organ transplant. Provides continuity and coordination of patient care, conducts patient and professional education initiatives. They will collaborate relationships with the multidisciplinary teams, community resources and agencies. Actively participates in the WVU Medicine organ donor awareness activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** :**

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years nursing clinical experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** :**

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.Other duties may be assigned.

1. Transplant Referral: Identifies appropriate candidate upon referral and reviews with appropriate staff.Reviews records and identifies needs for the evaluation – phone evaluation.Works with the Financial Coordinator on insurance authorization to proceed.

2. Transplant Evaluation: Coordinates the evaluation process with the transplant team members following established protocols for testing.

3. Advocates for the patient utilizing the information learned during discussions with patient/family. Participates in Patient Selection Committee.

4. Provide education on transplant evaluation, OPTN regulations, organ allocation, waiting phase, transplant process, risks/benefits, post-operative phase, immunosuppression and long term follow-up. Provide education on utilization of expanded donors and high risk donors.

5. Track testing to secure all needed consults/testing have been completed and review findings. Complies with OPTN/UNOS polices and listing procedures and communications to patient/providers

6. Continue with educational plan based upon the patients learning needs.Keep an ongoing line of communication with patient and referring MD to follow patient status and needs for transplant team involvement.

7. Assess patient for any changes to medical condition and address with the Transplant Team (fitness to remain active on list or to undergo transplant).

8. Follows protocols regarding testing frequency during the waiting phase. Update and maintain the OPTN/UNOS listing requirements as applicable and update Team on any changes. If candidate dies waiting, remove from OPTN/UNOS listing according to protocol.

9.When offer is available follow the WVU Protocol. Assess patients current condition to determine if eligible for transplant and communicate per protocol. Facilitate admission/transfer to WVU. Follow OPTN/UNOS guidelines regarding patient removal from the list. Notify OPO of transplant outcome and patient info for Donor Family. Secures that Referring MD/PCP is notified of the transplant

1. Monitor patient progress . Educate patient/family/support regarding care and responsibilities after discharge . Work with Multidisciplinary Transplant Team to develop a discharge plan of care . Provide OPO with recipient follow-up . Communicate with Referring MD/PCP regarding discharge status

2. Work with patient/family/support to achieve optimal physical, social and emotional care . Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Transplant Team. Reinforce and continue with post-transplant education.

3. Secure testing being done/received according to the schedule. Review all testing coming in on patient and act according to protocol. Implement changes to treatment plan per MD/protocol.

4. Schedule any needed follow-up testing/consults/hospitalizations/etc. Monitor patients compliance with medication and medical plan. Reinforce need for well care (dentist, mammograms, colonoscopy, etc). Assess needs for immunizations.

5. Attend post-Transplant meetings to discuss any issues/concerns

6. Document all interactions and findings in the EMR.Provides data to referring MD, insurance companies and regulatory agencies. Resource for internal and external health care providers. Participate in Donor Awareness activities.

7. Work to prepare for ABTC Certification (2nd– 3rdanniversary in transplant). Attend transplant related education. Notify leaders of education needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

1. Requires full range of body motion, manual finger dexterity, hand and eye coordination.

2. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours

3. Must be willing to be on call 24 hours per day on a rotating basis and able to come in to the hospital when an organ is available.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Desk work (phone calls, computer, completing paperwork, etc)

2. Clinic work (drawing blood, patient assessments, etc)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

2. Proficient computer/keyboard skills

3. Ability to work independently, handle multiples tasks, set appropriate priorities and accomplish assignments in a thorough and timely manner.

4. Demonstrate competence in transplant nursing practice

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

7850 WVUH Transplant Admin

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.