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 across the care continuum; assesses patient-status data and interprets it in relation to age-specific needs; and consistently provides education to patients and families. The role also provides leadership through community involvement, committee work, and participation in quality improvement and research. Practice is based on the American Nurses Association Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses, UNOS standards, and FACT guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to unpredictable situations in the patient care setting.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Current RN license in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency where required by the work area and applicable location requirements.
• 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 for the duration of employment in the transplant position.
• Additional specialty certification or training may be required by work area.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of care for the transplant patient population.
• Assess and plan care 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.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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