Post-Transplant Renal Care Specialist (Hiring Immediately)

At Houston Methodist, the Post-Transplant Coordinator position a registered

nurse, responsible for participating in department initiatives, facilitating,

and coordinating all aspects of the peri-operative and post-transplant phases

of transplantation. This position demonstrates the ability to continuously

progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients, receiving

coaching from experienced Transplant Coordinators and management, benefiting

from their practice. The Post-Transplant Coordinator position interacts with

all members of inter-professional transplant team to ensure coordination of

care for the post-transplant patient and achievement of desired treatment

outcomes. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence when

providing care, as appropriate, using technology, and managing emergencies,

acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient

rights.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicates in an active, positive, and effective manner with all transplant team members, patients, referring physicians, and other health care providers;

reports pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner; communicates patients status; and maintains communication as needed post-transplant

Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients and families and communicates the plan of care.

Identifies and responds to the clinical, psychosocial, and economic needs of the transplant patientfamilycaregiver during pre-operative, hospital, and post-transplant phases.

Discusses importance of recipientfamilycaregivers commitment to transplant medical and medication regimen and well-care, i.

e., immunizations, mammography, pap smears, and colonoscopy, etc

Fosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance.

Contributes to meeting department score for employee engagement

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Follows the patient and family-centered care standards, as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document.

Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles. Assists with inter-professional team discharge planning for the transplant recipient to provide for recipients continuity of care.

Explains procedures required for follow-up and need for periodic follow-up at transplant center

• Establishes mutual educational goals with patient and familycaregivers and provides education and appropriate resources regarding vital signs, frequency of follow-up visits, lab studies and reporting abnormalities to transplant centerprimary care provider, signssymptoms of rejectionsinfections, medications, etc
• Collects and reviews data pertinent to recipients health and organ function per protocol and as needed in follow-up. Communicates lab data and diagnostic results to transplant physicianhealth care provider.

Implements changes in drugtreatment therapy as ordered by transplant physicians. Arranges for consultations, diagnostic procedures, and hospitalization when indicated.

Maintains communication with referring physician

Participates in transplant event process according to transplant center protocol, as applicable. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for process on department dashboard

QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Monitors patient progress post-transplant, identifies complications and considers interventions with the transplant team.

Collaborates with nursing staff, social workers, and other health care providers to establish and implement patient care plan according to current standards of care

• Recognizes potential problems, abnormal diagnostic findings, andor significant changes during the post-transplant phase, coordinating required care
• Maintains and updates recipient status per Organ Procurement and Transplantation NetworkUnited Network of Organ Sharing (OPTNUNOS) regulations.

Maintains comprehensive documentation of donorrecipient transplant information and recipients progress post transplantation.

Complies with and is knowledgeable of OPTNUNOS policies and listing requirements. Monitors and submits accurate data for hospital-based statistics and regulatory agencies such as OPTNUNOSCMS and Medicaid to ensure compliance with all governmental reporting requirements, and proper quality outcomes monitoring.

Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for quality, compliance, and safety, on department dashboard

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Validates patients insurance authorization for applicable diagnostic testing, ensuring documentation of applicable clinical activities for department charge capture and proper department financial management
• Utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. Contributes to meeting department and organ program financial measures

GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Offers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects. Contributes to department initiatives for quality and process improvement
• Participates in transplant-specific continuous learning and growth. Applies evidence-based practice to daily work, such as reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues.

Identifies own learning needs and actively seeks educational opportunities, both formal and informal, to meet those needs.

Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will

also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston

Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the

need arises.

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited School of Nursing

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Four years nursing experience
• Previous transplant acute care andor ICU experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure andor Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR
• RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components
• Skilled at managing complex patient caseload and ability to prioritizetriage based on patient status
• Presents a professional image at work and all work-related events
• Knowledgeable of OPTNUNOS policies and listing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation
• Participates in department donor awareness events, educational opportunities, and community activities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL

Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.

DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call* Yes

TRAVEL

Travel specifications may vary by department

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile :

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the

No. 1 hospital in Texas (two-way tie) and one of America’s Best Hospitals.

As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and

the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the

nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative

medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston

Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health

care organizations : Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M; University and the

University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more

than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for

thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women,

minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston

Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination

against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with

Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a

protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal

Contractor priority referral Protected Veterans requested.