Supervisor RN - Advanced Heart Failure Clinic

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This position performs the duties of a clinical transplant coordinator and supervises organ transplant staff. The supervisor hires, counsels, evaluates, and schedules personnel, and implements transplant and administrative policies and procedures. The role includes pre- and post-transplant clinical activities, direct patient care, patient and colleague education, and support for transplant team members. The position also requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, as well as the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The role is based in a patient-care environment and involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
3 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 people 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 review and interpretation of lab and test data.
Perform post-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients receive appropriate aftercare.
Educate patients and colleagues on transplant procedures.
Serve as a consultant, role model, and resource for transplant team members, nursing staff, students, and residents.
Participate in activities for professional growth.
Supervise, train, and develop department staff.
Adapt behavior and communication to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services and procedures, requesting permissions, and adjusting communication style.
Perform other related duties as required.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.