Transplant Coordinator I, RN - Heart Acquisition - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$151,424 - $246,605

About The Position

Develops and maintains nursing standards of care for a specific transplant population, serving as a liaison and providing consultation and education to support those standards. Identifies and addresses clinical issues for transplant patients and collaborates with staff, patients, and families on patient evaluation and discharge planning. Maintains documentation for transplant candidacy and post-transplant follow-up, and coordinates outpatient communications and care, including clinic visits, community referrals, telephone consultations, outpatient treatments, and subsequent hospital admissions. Develops and coordinates patient flow from initial referral through evaluation and education, transplantation, post-transplant follow-up, and referral back to the community. Coordinates outpatient care, donor procurement, recipient preparation, and transplant evaluation and listing within applicable regulatory requirements. Maintains transplant databases and waiting-list records, supports education and policy development, and participates in interdisciplinary research and quality-improvement activities. May be required to participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; a Master’s Degree in Nursing may be accepted in lieu of a BSN.
One year of transplant coordinator experience in heart, lung, liver, or kidney/pancreas transplantation required.
For heart transplant coordination, one year of cardiology experience is required; for lung transplant coordination, one year of pulmonary experience is required; for liver or kidney/pancreas transplant coordination, one year of abdominal transplant experience is required.
Alternatively, two years of organ procurement experience and two years of critical care experience are required.
Excellent communication skills, including proficient English speaking, reading, and writing.
Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow, and perform duties, including whole blood collection and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations, and procedures.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) required within Los Angeles City; if not held at hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing or enrollment in a Master’s Degree in Nursing program is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate outpatient transplant patient care, participate in clinic visits, analyze diagnostic tests, monitor patient and family adherence to the medical regimen, review laboratory and other data, communicate findings to the attending provider, and intervene to address care problems.
Coordinate donor procurement and recipient preparation, including maintaining the UNOS waiting list, communicating donor and recipient status to transplant team members, and coordinating admission and preoperative preparation.
Participate in developing policies and procedures for the transplant program.
Develop and participate in formal and informal education for patients with end-stage organ disease and their families, nursing staff, and medical staff.
Serve as a resource for staff involved in caring for transplant patients and their families.
Communicate identified patient and family problems to multidisciplinary team members and assist with appropriate interventions.
Stay current with hospital, CMS, and OPTN/UNOS regulatory policies, clinical education, and evidence-based research in transplantation.
Facilitate the evaluation and listing process for potential transplant patients within the scope of practice and applicable CMS and OPTN/UNOS requirements.
Maintain communication with referring physicians and insurance case managers, provide necessary records and information, and educate them about transplant evaluation, listing, and organ allocation.
Maintain the UNOS waiting list, complete required TIEDI forms, manage the internal departmental database, and collect and maintain requested transplant-process data.
Oversee delegated support-staff assignments, evaluate their performance, and directly supervise their completion.
Function independently within clinical skills and established patient-flow processes, collaborating with the multidisciplinary transplant team across the continuum of care.
Attend departmental quality meetings and participate in QAPI activities.
Participate in the on-call rotation as required, relay information to physicians, facilitate ongoing patient care, and handle organ offers.
Adhere to hospital policies, including attendance, punctuality, and dress code, and maintain a professional and positive attitude in patient and office settings.
Perform other duties as assigned.