RN Transplant Coordinator - Lung 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 coordinator assesses and plans care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs throughout the care continuum. The role includes assessing data that reflects a patient's status and interpreting it in relation to the patient's age-specific needs, as well as providing ongoing education to patients and families.

The coordinator provides leadership through community involvement, committee work, and participation in quality improvement and research. Practice is based on the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, UNOS standards, and FACT guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program.
• Current RN license according to applicable state requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• 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 the Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) credential within three years of hire and maintain recertification during employment in the transplant position.
• BLS competency is required in Arizona and Florida. In the Midwest, maintain current BLS for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Positions not on campus may not require BLS competency, as determined by the 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 it 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.

What This Job Offers

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