Organ Transplant Coordinator - Recipients - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health•Hackensack, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator has the primary responsibility for coordinating clinical aspects of care for patients in the pre, in-patient, and post transplant phases of the transplantation process. In addition, s/he provides direct patient care to patients who are awaiting or who have received a kidney, kidney/pancreas or pancreas transplant. This position maintains all policies and procedures, and works collaboratively with the Lead Coordinator, Physicians, social worker, financial coordinator, and support staff to provide comprehensive care to the recipient.

Requirements

Graduate of a NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing.
Bachelor's degree in nursing and/or Associates Degree with a minimum of 1 year of transplant experience.
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Acute Care setting.
Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem solving and prioritizing skills.
Excellent skills to communicate and interact effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
Excellent ability to multitask.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and other Office programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator within 30 months of entering position.
NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in nursing.
7+ years in acute care medical/surgical setting.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Previous experience working in a transplant center.
Critical care nursing experience.
Knowledge of Google suite platforms.
Membership in North American Transplant Coordinators Organization.

Responsibilities

Assesses the suitability of and prepares potential transplant recipients for solid organ transplantation, applying recipient selection criteria.
Monitors and evaluates recipient health status and diagnostic tests on a regular basis and maintains appropriate records throughout all phases of the transplantation process
Facilitates evaluation and completes information/testing requirements for patient presentation at selection committee and communicates outcome to patient, and providers as needed.
Evaluates educational needs and provides teaching to recipients, families, and staff regarding expected outcomes, tissue typing, risks, complications and patient responsibilities during the transplantation process. Provides emotional support to family members.
Works closely with the transplant team to fulfill QA and regulatory requirements and participates in QAPI meetings and Selection Committee meetings.
Facilitates OPTN/UNOS listing of transplant candidates and completes documentation requirements as needed.
Adheres to policy regarding re-evaluation and communication with patient during waitlist period.
Facilitates transplant process during peri-operative period (i.e., when organ becomes available to transplant candidate).
Coordinates preoperative care for patients and monitors, evaluates and reports postoperative organ function.
Maintains communication with the patient's physician; acts as liaison between the patient and patient's family and other healthcare providers.
Serves as liaison and resource person for in-patient staff, residents and physicians.
Prepares patients for discharge and coordinates the care of the transplant recipient in the outpatient setting.
Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement and coordinate patient care through collaboration with other healthcare team members.
Acts as a catalyst for the development of innovative activities and procedures that contribute to improvement in the delivery of patient care
Assumes responsibility for own continued learning and knowledge of current standards of practice
May be required to perform other duties as assigned or when necessary.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.