RN-Transplant Coordinator-Part Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

24d

About The Position

The transplant coordinator coordinates solid-organ transplantation for pediatric and adult recipients, including liver, kidney, pancreas, and multi-organ transplants. As a primary member of a multidisciplinary team, the coordinator organizes and supports patient care throughout the continuum, including pre-transplant evaluation, transplant admission, and post-transplant follow-up. The role includes clinical care, education, investigation, consultation, and leadership, using current research and clinical judgment to address complex problems. The coordinator also educates medical professionals about transplantation and organ donation and maintains regulatory integrity throughout transplant processes.

Requirements

Be licensed as an RN for at least one year.
Hold a valid RN license.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Have critical-thinking, time-management, and organizational skills.
Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate presentation and decision-making skills.
Have knowledge of healthcare industry trends, medical procedures, patient assessment, and regulatory requirements.
Have strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present educational materials to varied audiences.
Demonstrate attention to detail and effective communication and documentation with physicians, organ procurement organizations, operating room, intensive care unit, and emergency department staff, patients, and families.

Nice To Haves

Nursing experience in an intensive care environment, related nursing experience, or transplant experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide daily clinical assessments of transplant patients throughout all phases of care and exercise clinical judgment with a high level of autonomy.
Coordinate pre-transplant patient evaluations and support effective use of hospital and clinical resources.
Assess post-transplant organ function and general health, and collaborate with providers on further assessment or intervention.
Facilitate diagnostic studies and procedures while considering patient and hospital costs.
Participate in developing and implementing transplant protocols and standards of care with the multidisciplinary team.
Support staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating transplant patient care; monitor care processes and outcomes for quality improvement.
Provide on-call coverage, including pre-transplant coordination and outpatient medical triage in collaboration with the on-call provider.
Coordinate donor-available transplant processes 24 hours a day, seven days a week, communicating with physicians, organ procurement organizations, patients and families, and relevant clinical teams and departments.
Review medical care, laboratory and procedure results, medication reconciliation, and patient issues; coordinate triage with transplant providers.
Complete documentation in accordance with CMS and UNOS regulatory requirements and maintain current transplant records.
Communicate promptly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams, and collaborate with all disciplines involved in transplant care.
Plan nursing care and medical procedures in a fiscally responsible manner with transplant administrators, financial coordinators, utilization review, and third-party case managers.
Educate recipient and donor candidates, families, caregivers, recipients, post-donation patients, nurses, and multidisciplinary care team members throughout the continuum of care.
Develop or identify appropriate patient education resources and provide community education and consultation on transplantation and organ donation.
Serve as a resource person or preceptor for graduate and undergraduate nursing programs and participate in or lead relevant conferences, rounds, and meetings.
Interpret research for nursing staff and colleagues, incorporate relevant findings into evidence-based practice with the medical team, and identify, participate in, or conduct research.
Consult with healthcare professionals, referring clinicians, and unit leadership about transplant patient care and related issues.
Model professional nursing practice and support transplant, institutional, nursing, and ancillary-service strategic plans.
Participate in departmental and hospital committees, task forces, meetings, and transplant program planning.
Pursue professional development through professional organizations and continuing education, and contribute to nursing and transplant knowledge through posters, newsletters, presentations, and publications.