Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator - Cardiac Post Transplant

Details

Department : Cardiac Post Transplant Services

Schedule : Full-time, Day Shift, 40 hours per week

Hospital : Ascension Saint Thomas West

Location : Nashville, TN

Coordinates clinical and administrative processes for patients through all phases of the transplant / mechanical circulatory support (MCS) implant continuum to include pre-transplant / implant evaluation, wait list management, transplantation / implantation and post-transplantation / implantation follow-up care.

Educates patients, families and staff regarding transplantation / MCS implantation.

Collaborates with physicians and other program staff in evaluating and managing patients.

Completes data capture, analysis and reporting and other administrative functions required for transplant / MCS program operations.

Actively participates in the quality agenda for transplant services as outlined by the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Collects and maintains time study data for purposes of reporting pre and post transplant time.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

Coordinate nursing program activities and resources within clinical specialty or department.

Develop and oversee program, making recommendations and acting as a resource for all nursing staff related to patient care and clinical standards, policies and procedures. Develop and document care plans and therapy programs.

Oversee and ensure plan of care therapy program is implemented as indicated. Ensure necessary resources and / or equipment is obtained as ordered.

May supervise and direct nursing staff.

Coordinate, assemble, and maintain documentation as required.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

One or more of the following required :

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school / college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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