Transplant Coordinator (RN) - IRP

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Transplant Coordinator (RN) to coordinate patient evaluations and post-transplant care, working with surgeons, pulmonologists and a broad care team.

The role involves education, data coordination, and on-call duties within the transplant program at University Hospital – Pavilion. A Bachelor’s in Nursing with Ohio licensure and transplant-related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of nursing.
• Current Ohio licensure.
• Prior medical/surgical experience required; intensive care experience, pulmonary, or transplant experience preferred.
• Current Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification or ability to successfully obtain certification within 1 year of hire.
• Flexible, sensitive and adaptable to transplant activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates transplant patient evaluations and pre-op studies.
• Provides education and ongoing follow-up during the post-transplant period.
• Coordinates and assists surgeons and pulmonologists with evaluations; liaises with transplant surgeons, pulmonologists, and allied services.
• Develops and presents educational programs for patients and staff in Central Ohio and referral areas.
• Assists with coordination and submission of annual statistics to national organizations and regulatory agencies.
• Provides on-call support for the lung transplant program on a rotating basis.

Skills

Nursing licensure

ICU experience

Transplant experience

CCTC certification

Adaptable to transplant activities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title:

Transplant Coordinator (RN) - IRP

Department:

University Hospital | Transplant Center

Job Description:

Coordinates all potential transplant patient evaluations and is responsible for the preliminary review of the medical/surgical history and pre-op studies. Coordinates care needs, provides education, and continued follow-up during the post-transplant period. Coordinates and assists the surgeons and pulmonologists with pre-transplant and post-transplant evaluations; serves as liaison for transplant surgeons, pulmonologists, consulting services, pulmonary rehab facilities, dietetics, social services, behavioral medicine and insurance company representatives/case mangers. Develops and presents educational programs for patients and medical and nursing staff in the Central Ohio and referral areas. Assists with coordination and submission of annual statistics to national organizations, government and regulatory agencies. Provides on-call support for the lung transplant program on a rotating basis with other coordinator staff.

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelor's Level Degree

Required Qualifications:

Graduate from an approved school of nursing. Current Ohio licensure. Prior medical/surgical experience required; intensive care experience, pulmonary, or transplant experience preferred. Current Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification or ability to successfully obtain certification within 1 year of hire. Flexible, sensitive and adaptable to transplant activities.

Additional Information:

Location:

University Hospital - Pavilion (0372)

Position Type:

Intermittent

Scheduled Hours:

0.2

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.