RN Supervisor - Advanced Heart Failure / Cardiac Transplant

Ochsner HealthJefferson, Louisiana, United States

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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 - Registered nurse diploma.
Preferred - Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience :

Required - 3 years of related experience.

Certifications :

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

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Current American Board of Transplant Coordinators (ABTC) Certification as Clinical Transplant Coordinator.

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.

About Ochsner Health :

Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org / healthyyou.

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Advanced Transplant • Jefferson, Louisiana, United States

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