Transplant Coordinator III : Transplant Services

Hoag•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator III serves as a liaison and provides consultation and education to support standards of care. The role identifies and resolves clinical issues related to transplant patients and collaborates with staff, patients, and families on patient evaluation and discharge planning. It maintains documentation for transplant candidacy and post-transplant follow-up, and coordinates outpatient communications, clinic visits, community referrals, telephone consultations, treatments, and subsequent hospital admissions. The coordinator independently manages outpatient transplant care and complex patient situations within established guidelines. Duties include participating in clinic visits, analyzing diagnostic tests, monitoring patient and family adherence to medical regimens, reviewing laboratory and other pertinent data, and communicating findings to the attending provider. The role coordinates donor procurement and recipient preparation, maintains the UNOS waiting list, communicates donor and recipient status, and coordinates admissions and preoperative preparation. The position facilitates transplant evaluation and listing in accordance with CMS and OPTN/UNOS requirements; educates patients about evaluation, listing, and organ allocation; and maintains communication and records for referring physicians and insurance case managers. It manages transplant databases and required forms, collects and maintains data, participates in research and process improvement, and contributes to program policies, procedures, and educational programs. The coordinator attends quality meetings, participates in QAPI activities, leads medium-to-large QAPI initiatives, and serves as a resource providing informal guidance to Level I and II coordinators. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Five years of transplant coordination experience.
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of California, in good standing.
Current BLS certification.
Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification from the American Board of Transplant Coordinators (ABTC).

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing or another healthcare-related field.

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve clinical issues related to transplant patients.
Collaborate with staff, patients, and families on patient evaluation and discharge planning.
Maintain documentation for transplant candidacy and post-transplant follow-up care.
Coordinate outpatient transplant communications, including clinic visits, community referrals, telephone consultations, outpatient treatments, and subsequent hospital admissions.
Develop and coordinate systems for patient flow from referral through evaluation, education, post-transplant follow-up, and referral back to the community.
Participate in interdisciplinary research and process improvement activities related to transplant patients or processes.
Independently coordinate outpatient transplant patient care and manage complex situations within established guidelines.
Participate in clinic visits; analyze diagnostic tests; monitor patient and family compliance with medical regimens; review laboratory and other pertinent data; and communicate findings to the attending provider.
Coordinate donor procurement and recipient preparation, maintain the UNOS waiting list, communicate donor and recipient status, and coordinate admission and preoperative preparation.
Participate in developing, implementing, and reviewing transplant program policies, procedures, and educational programs for patients, families, nursing staff, and medical staff.
Facilitate potential transplant patient evaluation and listing in compliance with CMS and OPTN/UNOS requirements.
Maintain communication with referring physicians and insurance case managers and provide necessary information and records.
Educate patients about the transplant evaluation, listing, and organ allocation processes.
Manage databases, including the UNOS waiting list, required TIEDI forms, and internal departmental database.
Collect and maintain data during the transplant process as requested.
Attend department quality meetings, participate in QAPI activities, and lead medium-to-large QAPI initiatives.
Serve as a resource and provide informal guidance to Level I and II coordinators.
Perform other duties as assigned.