Supervisor RN - Advanced Heart Failure Clinic

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This role performs the duties of a clinical transplant coordinator and supervises organ transplant staff. Responsibilities include hiring, counseling, evaluating, and scheduling personnel, as well as implementing transplant and administrative policies and procedures. The position performs pre- and post-transplant clinical activities, provides direct patient care and clinical coordination, and supports the development of department staff. The role also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. Duties may change and are not limited to those listed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Three years of related experience.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

Current American Board of Transplant Coordinators (ABTC) Certification as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients are assessed and prepared for procedures.
Perform clinical activities including rounds, direct patient care, and lab/test data reviews and interpretations.
Perform post-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients receive appropriate aftercare.
Educate patients and colleagues on transplant procedures.
Act as a consultant, role model, and resource person for transplant team members, nursing staff, students, and residents.
Participate in activities for professional growth.
Supervise, train, and develop department staff.
Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, adapting explanations of services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Hire, counsel, evaluate, and schedule personnel.
Implement transplant and administrative policies and procedures.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient/employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.