Registered Nurse Transplant Coordinator I

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

2d•$38 - $57•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse Transplant Coordinator I in the Kidney Adult Transplant department at Carolinas Medical Center. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days on-site. The coordinator will be responsible for managing various aspects of patient care related to organ transplantation, including test coordination, analysis of results, patient eligibility assessment, care plan development, patient education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
BSN required. RN candidates for external hire or internal promotion without BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program upon hire/transfer date and must complete program within 3 years of enrollment in the program.
Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.
CPR Certification required.
3 years nursing experience required

Responsibilities

Assures that required tests are completed and reviewed per transplant specific protocols.
Analyzes test results and diagnostic studies and develops a plan that prescribes strategies to obtain expected measurable outcomes.
Interprets eligibility criteria to identify high-risk recipients and donors; schedules appropriate consultations to ensure all health needs are met prior to transplant. Communicates eligibility with multidisciplinary team.
Identifies and communicates health related problems that may increase transplant related morbidity and mortality.
Coordinates procurement of donor cells/organs while complying with HIPPA standards
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
Conducts ongoing evaluation of transplant recipients to include effectiveness of intervention and attainment of goals and outcomes.
Provides education pre- and post-transplant to recipients, donors, and caregivers through 1:1 consultations and group classes.
Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking.
Assist in development of policies and procedures reflective to current practice/literature/accreditation standards.
Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing, and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.
Promotes evidence-based practice for the Transplant Center treatment intervention.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program