RN Transplant Coordinator - Lung Transplant

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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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.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program.
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
• 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.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency (specific requirements vary by location: Arizona and Florida - BLS; Midwest - BLS for Health Care Providers from AHA or American Red Cross; non-campus positions may not require BLS as determined by work area).
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience preferred.
• Additional specialty certification/training may be required by 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 appropriate interpretation of information relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
• Providing patient and family education on a consistent basis.
• Providing 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