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 role assesses and plans care in collaboration with patients, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs across the care continuum. It involves assessing information about patient status and interpreting it in relation to age-specific needs, as well as consistently providing education to patients and families. The coordinator 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 in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Able 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.
• Arizona and Florida employees must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
• Midwest employees must maintain current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Transplant coordinators must obtain either Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) credentials within three years of hire and maintain recertification while employed in the transplant position.
• Additional specialty certification or training may be required by the work area.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of clinical RN experience 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.
• Follow applicable ANA standards and ethics, UNOS standards, and FACT guidelines.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable 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