Transplant Coordinator

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator proactively manages care for transplant candidates and recipients across the continuum in collaboration with transplant teams. The coordinator manages 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 appropriately uses resources to support optimal patient outcomes.

The role 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 education needs and ensures appropriate teaching to support health and self-care. In collaboration with the transplant team, the coordinator assesses and evaluates patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, financial, and psychosocial needs and helps determine interventions.

The coordinator serves as an expert resource and educator for internal and external nursing staff on transplantation across the state and region. The role also collects and reports Medicare, UNOS, and research data related to transplantation at Presbyterian Hospital and ensures compliance with applicable agency standards.

This is a full-time, exempt position with a weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, at the Albuquerque location.

Requirements

• Complete two to three years of college-level courses.
• Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
• Current State of New Mexico nursing license.
• Three to five years of transplant or critical care experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for transplant patients and serve as a liaison to the transplant team, using available resources to promote optimal outcomes.
• Coordinate all aspects of 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.
• Collaborate with the transplant team to assess patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, financial, and psychosocial needs and determine appropriate interventions.
• Serve as an expert resource and educator for internal and external nursing staff on transplantation across the state and region.
• Collect and report Medicare, UNOS, and research data related to transplantation at Presbyterian Hospital.
• Ensure compliance with applicable agency standards.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Scholarship opportunities
• Staff safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help
• Shift, higher-education, certification, and lead-role differentials for eligible positions
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• Wellness program, including 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
• Education Level: Associate degree