Organ Procurement Coordinator - Heart & Lung Transplant

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt Health is the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system, comprising eight hospitals and over 180 clinics. Vanderbilt Health is dedicated to providing world-class care, advancing medicine through patient care, education, and research. The organization fosters a collaborative and supportive community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and individuality is celebrated. They are committed to creating an environment where talented and compassionate individuals unite to deliver advanced care to the community. This role is within the TX Organ Proc and Presv department. The job summary outlines the primary functions of the position, which include facilitating and coordinating the evaluation of potential transplant and/or living donor candidates. The role also involves assisting with the coordination of care and discharge process for recipients hospitalized for transplantation and living donation, as well as managing post-operative complications. Additionally, the position provides clinical management for transplant recipients and/or living donors who are followed as outpatients, in collaboration with the transplant team (attending physicians, nurse practitioners, clinical transplant pharmacists, social workers). The Vanderbilt Transplant Center is a nationally recognized leader in advanced heart and lung transplantation, known for exceptional outcomes and innovative treatments for patients with end-stage heart and lung disease. As a leading transplant program globally, Vanderbilt performs a high volume of adult and pediatric transplants, caring for complex and high-risk patients, including those who may not be candidates at other centers. The program utilizes a multidisciplinary team of physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, nurses, and specialists focused on patient-centered care. Vanderbilt is a pioneer in breakthrough transplant therapies such as advanced mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, ex vivo organ perfusion, and multi-organ transplantation. Through research, clinical innovation, and access to novel treatments, the team enhances opportunities for patients awaiting life-saving transplants. The center is recognized for outstanding survival outcomes, reduced wait times, and coordinated care, serving patients nationally and internationally.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
2 years experience
Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

Transplant Coordination (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of transplant coordination in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering coordination services without requiring support and instruction from others. Possess sufficient knowledge to provide interventions that maintain or improve physiology, psychological and social health and interventions that facilitate and optimize behavioral changes and treatment adherence with complex, lifelong therapies. Advocates supporting patients and families in planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint in order to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers.
Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of providing patient health education services without requiring instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the evaluation process of potential transplant candidates and/or living donors in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
Educates patients and families about the transplant process, evaluation and waiting phases, and long-term follow-up and care, as well as, living donation when applicable.
Monitors patient progress and provides clinical management during post-transplantation and post living donation.
Ensures the most current practices of transplantation nursing are utilized, and providing system improvements to support optimal transplant outcomes.
Ensures referring physician is kept informed about all phases of the transplant process.
Additional duties may be assigned.