RN Transplant Coordinator – Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator Nurse coordinates all aspects of care for the transplant patient population. The role assesses and plans care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs across the care continuum. The coordinator assesses data reflecting patient status and interprets information in relation to 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 guided by 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program.
• Current RN license according to applicable state requirements.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to unpredictable situations in the patient care setting.
• Transplant coordinators must obtain either Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) credentials within three years of hire.
• Recertification must be maintained for the duration of employment in the transplant position.
• Additional specialty certification or training may be required by work area.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of care for the transplant patient population.
• Assess and plan care collaboratively 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 certification or recertification throughout employment in the transplant position.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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