RN Transplant Coordinator – Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

5h

About The Position

The RN Transplant Coordinator coordinates all aspects of care for the transplant patient population. The coordinator assesses and plans care in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs across the care continuum, and assesses and interprets information relevant to patients’ age-specific needs. The role includes providing consistent education to patients and families, as well as 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.
• Current RN license in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• 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 throughout their tenure in the transplant position.
• Additional specialty certification or training may be required by work area.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one 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 information relative 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 FSA options for eligible pre-tax expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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