Transplant Coordinator

Presbyterian System Services • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator proactively manages care for transplant candidates and recipients throughout the continuum of care in coordination with transplant teams. The coordinator oversees the organ transplant process and serves as a resource for internal and external customers. As a patient advocate and liaison to the transplant team, the coordinator uses available resources to support optimal patient outcomes and coordinates pre- and post-transplant care with patients, families, nursing units, ancillary services, organ procurement agencies, donor hospitals, and transplant team members. The coordinator assesses patient and significant-other teaching needs and ensures appropriate education to support health and self-care. In collaboration with the transplant team, the coordinator assesses and evaluates the physical, psychological, financial, and psychosocial needs of patients and families and helps determine suitable interventions. The role also provides transplant education and expertise to internal and external nursing staff across the state and region, collects and reports Medicare, UNOS, and research data related to transplantation at Presbyterian Hospital, and ensures compliance with applicable agency standards.

Requirements

• Two to three years of college-level coursework.
• Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
• Current State of New Mexico nursing license.
• Three to five years of transplant or critical care experience.
• Ability to demonstrate skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for transplant candidates and recipients throughout the care continuum with transplant teams.
• Coordinate the organ transplant process and serve as a resource for internal and external customers.
• Advocate for patients and liaise with the transplant team, using resources to support optimal outcomes.
• Coordinate pre- and post-transplant care with patients, families, nursing units, ancillary services, organ procurement agencies, donor hospitals, and transplant team members.
• Assess patient and significant-other teaching needs and ensure appropriate education to support health and self-care.
• Work with the transplant team to assess patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, financial, and psychosocial needs and determine appropriate interventions.
• Provide expertise and education on transplantation to internal and external nursing staff on a statewide and regional basis.
• Collect and report Medicare, UNOS, and research data related to transplantation at Presbyterian Hospital.
• Ensure compliance with applicable agency standards.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for quickly and discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree