RN Transplant Coordinator VAD

Methodist Healthcare San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

60d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Coordinator VAD who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluation for patients suffering from chronic organ failure, end stage organ disease, ventricular assist device and transplant patients. The RN coordinates care delivered by other members of the transplant team to affect the positive outcomes for the patient.

Requirements

At least 3 years RN experience.
Must have a valid Texas RN license.

Responsibilities

Formulates and updates appropriate plan of care that addresses: educational, financial, age specific, biosocial, and discharge planning needs.
Performs appropriate assessments to include psychological, physical, environmental and functional needs.
Must be able to perform duties independently and meet deadlines.
Documents assessments, interventions, and follow up accurately and timely.
Communicates effectively with Transplant/VAD team, patients, family members, and physician.
Provides patient, family and community education, specific to the patients' disease process and the plan of care for the transplant/VAD patient.
Facilitates patient and family through the transplant/VAD process.
Serves as a resource for education on Ventricular Assist Devices, transplantation for patient, patient family, staff, hospital, and community.
Assists with development and/or update of policies and procedures, Support and implement change, programs, and goals of the transplant/VAD program.
Maintains and advances own clinical growth through self-directed learning, continuing education, and professional networking.
Responsible for coordination and scheduling all patients' testing for transplant evaluation.
Will compile, review and document testing results for patient selection committee.
Will place appropriate patients on the UNOS waiting list and say current on all UNOS documentation.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.