RN/Registered Nurse Heart Transplant Coordinator - Pediatrics

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Job Requisition ID:

R00038225

Job Category:

Nursing

Organization:

Pediatric Transplant

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

RN Heart Transplant Coordinator - Pediatrics-Transplant-Heart

Job Summary:

Heart transplant coordinators coordinate heart transplantation (heart-kidney) of all pediatric and adult organ recipients and ventricular assist device. The heart transplant coordinator is a primary and key member of a multidisciplinary team responsible to coordinate and organize the care of the transplant and patient and provides follow-up and care throughout the continuum of care including pre-transplant, transplant admission, post-transplant phases, admission, follow-up. 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.

Education & Experience

One (1) year of nursing experience in an intensive care environment or related nursing experience. BSN preferred. Transplant experience preferred.

Certifications, licenses or registration required:

Valid RN license. BLS and ACLS (Adult) or PALS (Pediatric) required within 3 months of employment. Certified clinical transplant coordinator (CCTC) preferred within 3 years of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Critical thinking, time management and organizational skill are essential. Ability to work and thrive as a key part of a dynamic ultidisciplinary 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), medical/surgical unit, ambulatory and emergency department (ED) staff, the patient and patient family are required.

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice:

Provides daily clinical assessment of transplant patients throughout all phases of care, demonstrating critical thinking skills and functioning with a high level of autonomy. Participates in clinical management of pre-, peri-, and post- transplant patients in collaboration with the physicians.

Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant (referral) and evaluation patients to ensure effective use of hospital and clinical resources.

Assesses post-transplant graft 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 policies, protocol and standards of care for the transplant patients collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Assists nurses and other staff to access, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the transplant.

Monitors the process and outcomes of routine care to determine quality outcomes and performance improvement processes to promote efficient, cost effective, and quality care

Provides on-call coverage, including coordination of activities prior to transplant and as medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the physician/provider on-call.

Coordinates transplantation processes when a donor is available (24 hours/7 days a week) including communication between physicians, organ procurement organizations, patient/family and medical teams including; ED, medical/surgical unit, ambulatory, ICU, blood bank, and histocompatibility laboratory.

Reviews patient's medical care including lab and procedural results review, accurate maintenance of medication reconciliation, assessment of patient issues and triage care with transplant providers, while demonstrating a complete commitment to the overall welfare of the patient.

Completes necessary documentation according to regulatory requirements per centers for Medicare and MEDICAID (CMS), the united network for organ sharing (UNOS), and the joint commission.

Communicates in a timely manner with the multidisciplinary team and patients/family regarding all care issues.

Collaborates effectively with all multidisciplinary team members and all care teams/disciplines involved with care of the transplant patient.

Maintains patient transplant record with current data to facilitate communication.

Plans nursing care and medical procedures with fiscal responsibility by working collaboratively with transplant administrators, financial coordinators, Health System utilization review and third-party case managers.

Teacher/educator:

Educates potential transplant recipient, their families and care givers throughout the continuum of care. Educates transplant recipients to ensure maximum outcomes.

Develops patient educati