Registered Nurse Clinical Transplant Coordinator / Heart

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Description

Shift : 7am 5 : 30pm

Location : Emory Heart Transplant Center, Emory University Hospital, 1364 Clifton Rd, Atlanta,

Georgia, 30322

You can trust your care at Emory Healthcare because we have proven experience, including :

Georgia’s 1st heart transplant

Over 1,000 heart transplants to date

A national leader in ventricular assist devices and biventricular pacemaker therapy

First in the nation to receive Patient-Centered Specialty Practice Level 3 Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

This is the highest level of recognition for a specialty practice.

We are seeking a capable Clinical Transplant Coordinator whoprovides leadership in collaboration with the health care team to define and integrate practice models for designated transplant patient populations throughout the continuum of care.

Serves as an expert of knowledge and nursing practice with the transplant population. Functions as educator, consultant, researcher, manager and collaborator.

Provides transplant program information during negotiation of managed care transplant contracts.

Manages patient populations to preserve efficient, cost effective, quality care to both the patients and Emory Hospitals.

Identifies targets, assesses the situational variables and provides the appropriate situational leadership style to effect appropriate outcomes.

Develops policies and procedures for the delivery of care to the transplant population.

Administers direct patient care to meet the special needs of each age specific patient population. Coordinates transplants during the work day and after hours.

Under the direction of the physician, may assume 24-hour telephone management of pre- and post-transplant outpatients.

Conducts comprehensive health assessments and demonstrates a high level of autonomy and expert skill in assessing the complex responses of individuals and families to actual and potential health problems.

Assesses, analyzes and synthesizes clinical findings to result in optimum goal achievement for patients in a cost-effective manner.

Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.

Develops and maintains patient management systems (i.e. : transplant database, patient records, UNOS and CTRD). Participates in data collection for department research projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A master's degree in nursing preferred and a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.

Four years of recent clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse which includes at least two years in a specialty area, one of which is ICU preferred.

BLS certifications required.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice.

We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals.

EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS : EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : (Medium) : 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently);

01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to : Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals / gases / fumes / vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot / Cold Temperatures, Indoor / Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care / handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required.

Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Heart Transplant Services

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 130498

Job Category Nursing

Schedule 7a-5 : 30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $44.00 / Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $50.60 / Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions.

Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.