Transplant Coordinator

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

22h•$98,692 - $122,712•Onsite

About The Position

At Stony Brook Medicine, a TH CTS Senior Transplant Specialist /Transplant Coordinator is a valuable member of our team, who provides clinical services to our patient population. Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here. Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally.

Requirements

NYS licensed RN.
Knowledge of Office/EXCEL.
Excellent communication skills.
Critical care/ICU experience as an RN

Nice To Haves

CCTC (Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator).
Experience with ESRD/kidney transplant.

Responsibilities

Working with pre-transplant multi-disciplinary team to conduct new patient evaluations and re-evaluations of patients on annual basis.
Coordinates patient entry and introduction to the transplant program.
Coordinates pre-transplant education for patients and their caregivers.
Works with the outreach coordinator to provide professional education for community nephrologists and dialysis center staff.
Coordinates medical, surgical, financial, psychosocial, nutrition, and pharmaceutical evaluation and on-going care needs of pre transplant patients.
Participates in patient care planning and selection conference.
Lists patients for transplant in a timely manner to facilitate access to donated organs.
Helps to maintain the UNOS waiting list according to program policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and national guidelines.
Remains knowledgeable of all listed patients' status to ensure patient safety and facilitate organ placement in collaboration with transplant physicians.
Works with multidisciplinary team on performance improvement projects.
Assessment and Management of potential living donors.
Coordinate the pre living donation education for patients.
Coordinates the medical, psychosocial and financial evaluation of living donors.
Attending meetings, national, regional, local and internal.