Living Donor Transplant Patient Navigator

UVA Health

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a dynamic multidisciplinary transplant team dedicated to transforming lives through living donor kidney and liver transplantation. In this unique role, the Living Donor Transplant Patient Navigator partners with patients and families to provide clear, compassionate education on the benefits of living donation and what to expect along the journey. This role is key in increasing awareness and helping to expand access to life-saving opportunities. From first conversation to transplant, you will help guide and support patients as they navigate the pathway to new life through living donor transplantation. Individual contributors with responsibility in a professional discipline or specialty. Spends majority of time leading the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills normally acquired through advanced education (typically University). Established and productive individual contributor. Works independently with general to limited supervision. Problems faced are difficult and may be complex. May influence others regarding policies, practices, and procedures. May have project management responsibilities on small, less-complex projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
3 years relevant experience.
Extensive use of desktop computers.

Responsibilities

Partners with patients and families to provide clear, compassionate education on the benefits of living donation and what to expect along the journey.
Increases awareness and helps to expand access to life-saving opportunities.
Guides and supports patients as they navigate the pathway to new life through living donor transplantation.