Coord, Solid Organ Transplant I

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

17h • $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Solid Organ Transplant Coordinator performs all activities related to the assigned transplant program, maintaining the resources needed for success. The Coordinator provides direct patient and family care across the continuum from pre-transplant, during transplant and post-transplant, in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. The Coordinator provides education to patients/families, hospital staff, and the community utilizing Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and United Network For Organ Sharing (UNOS) resources. The Coordinator adheres to clinical practice guidelines, integrates applicable regulatory and practice standards, and participates in quality improvement and research activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years experience
• Pediatric clinical experience, experience as a transplant coordinator (pediatrics or specialty preferred)
• One of the following: Licensed RN - MO, Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri required upon hire
• One of the following: Licensed RN - Kansas, Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas required upon hire
• RN Compact license for all states besides KS and MO
• Refer to Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy for required Life Support Certifications Required Upon Hire
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) within 3 years of hire Required

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care across the continuum from pre-transplant, transplant, and post transplant periods.
• Provides education to patients/families, hospital staff, and the community.
• Integrates CMS, UNOS and KDIGO standards in practice guidelines and participates in ongoing quality improvement and research activities.

Benefits

• The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees