RN Transplant Coordinator (RN) Heart Transplant to be increased to 40 hour/week with hire

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION : Nurses who have graduated from a college level nursing program and have passed a national licensing exam.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Post-Transplant / Donation Period

Demonstrates understanding of post-transplant / donation management including medications, complications, interventions and discharge planning.

Coordinate the care of the transplant / living donor recipient in the outpatient setting to achieve optimal physical, social and emotional rehabilitation.

Identifies complications and considers interventions with the transplant team. Coordinates / ensures discharge planning to provide for continuity of care.

Assess recipient's compliance with medication and medical regimen and collaborates with transplant team to attain and maintain compliance.

Collects and reviews data pertinent to recipient / donor health (and if applicable the organ function) with transplant physician.

Communicates adjustments in patient plan of care and drug transplant therapy as ordered by medical providers. Arranges for consults, diagnostic testing, and hospitalization when indicated.

Coordinates emergent evaluation of transplant recipient when indicated. Assists in the reporting required data to regulatory bodies.

Perioperative Period

Participates in transplant / donation process according to specific standards. Shares pertinent information about the intended recipient including ABO compatibility with the transplant team.

Facilitates admission or transfer of patient to the transplant facility. Notifies transplant team of pending medical and / or surgical procedure.

Remove transplant recipient / living donor from list according to regulatory guidelines. Provides outcome specifics to regulatory bodies for donor family follow up.

Pre-Transplant / Donation Period

Monitor and coordinate care of the candidate awaiting transplantation / living donation. Ensures monitoring per transplant center specific standards.

Identifies and responds to the psychosocial and economic needs of the transplant / living donor candidate during the pre-transplant / donation period.

Exhibits ability to maintain and update candidate listing status per regulatory regulations. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates process when appropriate.

Acts as a resource for internal and external health care providers.

Transplant / Living Donor Referral and Evaluation

Facilitates / coordinates evaluation and listing of potential transplant / living donor candidate. Identifies requirements and provides oversight of the candidate evaluation process.

Interprets serological results and their implications for transplant. Gathers and communicates serological results and blood type in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Identifies possible co-morbidities and absolute and relative contraindications for potential transplant recipients / living donor candidate.

Functions as candidate advocate by applying knowledge of growth, development, educational and cultural background during candidate / family interactions.

Collects and evaluates medical, psychosocial and financial data for review by transplant team. Communicates with referring physician, other care providers, payors and transplant team members regarding the candidate status and evaluation outcome.

Provides data to regulatory bodies for listing statistics.

Communication and Collaboration

Maintains thorough, accurate, and timely electronic documentation of all patient encounters to ensure safe transitions between all transplant / donation specific phases of care.

Communicates effectively with patients, family and multidisciplinary team members, as well as referring and primary care provider and consultants regarding patient clinical findings and plan of care within a timely manner.

Maintains / ensures communication with patient, referring physician, payors or other health care providers throughout the transplant / donation process.

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

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required :

• Bachelor degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training
• 5 - 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• ACEN or CCNE accredited BSN OR MSN OR Associate / Diploma RNs AND 2 years experience AND BS
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator OR Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse OR obtained with 3-5 years

Preferred : Unique Skills

Unique Skills

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO / AA / M / F / Veteran / Disability

Nursing / Clinical

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Department

Transplant Administration

Employee Status

Regular

Weekly Hours

Salary Range

37.80-57.98