Transplant Coordinator - Pre-Lung

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

70d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. At Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, world-class experts perform a variety of transplantation procedures. Each year, thousands of lives are saved and transformed because of our innovative transplant expertise. Combining quality, excellence and the top transplant physicians and specialists, the Cleveland Clinic Transplant Center is proud to be a leader in organ transplantation. We offer one of the most comprehensive transplant programs in the world and perform a variety of transplantations. A caregiver in this position works 4-10s, 7:00am-5:30pm, with the opportunity to work from home 1-2 days a week as department needs allow.

Requirements

Completion of Registered Nurse program
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross
One year of experience in an acute care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory setting within a hospital environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This is required within three years of hire per Cleveland Clinic policy
Transplant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate the care of patients seeking candidacy and those in receipt of solid organ(s) (heart, lung, heart-lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, vascularized composite allograft and multi-organ) and bone marrow for transplant.
Enhance patient care by developing relationships through education and service.
Serve as an integral member with a goal to deliver exceptional care to a specific population of patients experiencing end-organ failure or disease.
Present the potential transplant candidate or the transplant recipient to the transplant physician and document the need for additional assessment or intervention as determined by the care team.
Provide education to patients and caregivers with specific focus on a single phase of the transplant process to provide optimal outcomes following transplant.
Facilitate the scheduling of studies or procedures utilizing fiscal responsibility for patient and hospital costs.
Communicate with the referring physicians on the plan of care established for the patient in collaboration with surgical and medical teams.
Complete required documentation according to Organ Procurement Transplant Network (OPTN) guidelines including listing status changes and post-transplant follow-up information as applicable.
Review and collate medical information received from referring physicians for patients seeking or undergoing transplant evaluation.
Transfer communication concerning transplant patient for peri-transplant evaluation and post-transplant care for physician and patient/caregiver and/or payors seeking information.
Coordinate all activities related to organ acquisition including evaluation of the patient workup information and/or post-transplant care.
Be available by pager and by phone to provide immediate assessment and delivery of care in a timely and cost-effective manner.