Registered Nurse - Transplant Care Coordinator - RN: Post-Heart Adult

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

29d

About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator Nurse is accountable for the coordination of all aspects of care for the transplant patient population. Assesses and plans in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs across the care continuum. Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. Provides patient and family education on a consistent basis. Provides leadership through activities such as community involvement, committee work, and participation in quality improvement and research. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the United National Organ Standard's (UNOS), and the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) guidelines provide the basis for practice. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• BSN Required
• Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience required, 3 years preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness required.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and computer skills required.
• Internal applicants should submit their three most recent performance appraisals.
• Coordinators in Transplant must obtain either Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) credential within three years of hire.
• Coordinators in Bone Marrow Transplant must obtain Adult or Pediatric Oncology Certification (OCN or CPHON), or Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) credential within three years of hire.
• Recertification must be maintained for the duration of the employee’s tenure in the transplant position.
• Additional specialty certification/training may be required by work area.
• Must obtain prior to start date: Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date – acceptable BLS certificates are American Heart Association: “BLS Provider” or American Red Cross: “Basic Life Support” or “CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers”
• Positions that are not on campus may not require current Basic Life Support (BLS) competency as determined by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of all aspects of care for the transplant patient population.
• Assessment and planning in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs across the care continuum.
• Assessment of data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
• Provide patient and family education on a consistent basis.
• Provide leadership through activities such as community involvement, committee work, and participation in quality improvement and research.

What This Job Offers

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