Solid Organ Transplant Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The Clinical Transplant Coordinator is a professional registered nurse and a designated member of the transplant team whose primary responsibilities are directly involved with coordinating the clinical aspects of care. The coordinator works with the patients and their families beginning with the evaluation for transplantation and continuing through and after transplantation, in a compassionate and tactful manner in order to facilitate access to and provide continuity of care. The coordinator also works with the other member of the transplant team including physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, financial coordinators and administrative personnel.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
Four (4) years of nursing experience.
Current Arkansas State Board of Nursing License.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, (BSN)
End stage organ disease, Solid Organ Transplant experience

Responsibilities

Collaborates and communicates with various members of the transplant team to coordinate transplant process.
Facilitates acceptance or refusal of donor organs for transplant and coordinates the organ recovery.
Prepares patients for organ transplants by assessing implications, participating in education sessions, performing physical assessments, and coordinating care.
Participates in quality assessment and process improvement activities.
Provides input to leadership in the standardization of training and procedures related to call support and after-hours organ allocation processes.
Participates in community outreach and acts as a resource person regarding transplantation.
Performs other duties as assigned.