RN Transplant Care Coordinator– Liver Transplant Inpatient

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator Nurse coordinates all aspects of care for transplant patients. The coordinator assesses and plans care in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and multidisciplinary healthcare team to address needs across the care continuum, interprets patient-status information in light of age-specific needs, and provides ongoing education to patients and families. The role also provides leadership through community involvement, committee work, and participation in quality improvement and research. Practice is based on the American Nurses Association Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses, United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) standards, and Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) guidelines. The role is eligible for TN sponsorship, which requires state licensure and completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• At least 1 year of clinical RN experience.
• Current RN license under applicable state requirements.
• Maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, unless the work area determines BLS competency is not required for positions not on campus.
• Transplant coordinators must obtain either Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) credential within three years of hire and maintain recertification while in the transplant position.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to unpredictable situations in the patient care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• For TN sponsorship, state licensure and VisaScreen or equivalent certification are required.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of clinical RN experience is preferred.
• Additional specialty certification or training may be required by the work area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of care for the transplant patient population.
• Assess and plan care with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team across the care continuum.
• Assess patient-status data and interpret information in relation to age-specific needs.
• Provide consistent education to patients and families.
• Provide leadership through community involvement, committee work, and participation in quality improvement and research.
• Maintain required transplant-related certification and recertification during employment in the transplant position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level