RN Heart Transplant Coordinator - Clinic - Full Time

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This job oversees the pre-transplant, post-transplant, and/or inpatient transplant clinical practice. Acts as a patient advocate and patient educator while promoting optimum patient independence, self-care, and rehabilitation. Serves as an integral member of the transplant team, assisting the transplant physicians by independently monitoring certain patients, managing outpatient clinics and periodically reviewing all patients with the physicians. Provides care and service to individuals of all age groups.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• 3 years of related experience with associate degree OR 2 years related experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of pre-transplant, post-transplant, and/or inpatient transplant clinical practice.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) through the American Board of Transplant Certification (ABTC).

Responsibilities

• Performs pre/post transplant clinical activities.
• Educates patients on procedures.
• Educates nursing staff/colleagues.
• Participates in activities for professional growth.
• Ensures compliance and participates in quality initiatives.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree