RN - Transplant Coordinator – VCA Transplant - Flexi/PRN (850)

RN - Transplant Coordinator VCA Transplant - Flexi / PRN (850)-(T218535)

Description

Compensation :

Rate of Pay : $39.00 / hour

Benefits available for eligible positions include : 100% tuition assistance, nursing-specific wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, annual certification recognition payment, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more.

In addition to our many , UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally. :

UAB Medicine is Alabama’s largest single-site employer and operates over 1,200 beds and over 200 clinics in,Alabama. Our nurses are committed to delivering patient- and family-centric care, and our interdisciplinary care teams provide high-quality, compassionate service.

When you become part of UAB Medicine, you join a committed to education and advancing medical science through research.

• 6-time Magnet-designated organization
• U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, #1 in Alabama
• America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, Forbes, 2021
• Level I Trauma Center
• NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Comprehensive Transplant Institute, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Our success in patient care, innovation, and education is a direct result of our supportive and inclusive culture , which promotes shared governance and empowers nurses at the bedside to be their absolute best.

Whether you are looking to start your career, fast-track your development, or diversify your skills, UAB Medicine offers avenues for advancement that other employers cannot match .

Job Description :

To coordinate the evaluation of potential candidates or living donors for transplantation, including adding patients to the transplant waiting list, preparing patients for transplantation, and coordinating care of patients after transplant.

To serve as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and as primary point of contact for patients, physicians, pharmacies, insurance companies, etc.

As a member of the transplant team, to participate in program and professional research and development, assisting with the development of program guidelines and protocols, participating in the development and execution of quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining program statistics.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required or should be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Depending on the unit / department, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and / or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.

Primary Location

UAB Hospital

Job Category

Other

Organization

709350000 Transplant Operations

Employee Status

RegularShift : Rotation / Flexible Staffing / Multiple Shifts