Transplant Education Nurse Coordinator - Organ Transplant Center (100%)

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Transplant Education Nurse Coordinator at the University of Iowa's Organ Transplant Center is responsible for educating transplant patients and their families about the transplant process, post-transplant care, and medication management. This role involves collaboration with various healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient discharges and improve post-transplant outcomes. The coordinator will also participate in quality improvement initiatives and provide education to other healthcare staff and potential transplant candidates.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required.
• 1-3 years of nursing experience required.
• Experience with electronic health records is required.
• Current Iowa Nursing License.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise in transplant and patient education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve post-transplant outcomes and patient compliance.
• Collaborate with the inpatient team to facilitate timely and safe discharges for transplant patients.
• Document discharge using transplant note templates and electronic medical record tools.
• Attend inpatient and outpatient team rounds as scheduled.
• Participate in the discharge process for transplant recipients and donors.
• Observe for patterns of variation from the discharge plan and facilitate corrective actions.
• Prepare patients and families for post-transplant issues, including medication regimens and self-monitoring.
• Assess patient retention of complex instructions and modify teaching methods as needed.
• Provide education to potential transplant candidates and dialysis unit staff.
• Lead staff education efforts and document educational activities with patients.
• Collaborate with post-transplant nurse coordinators for patient discharge coverage.
• Educate and collaborate with Transplant Navigators for post-transplant supply bags.
• Participate in systematic reviews of protocols related to the transplant population.
• Provide on-call coverage and coordinate activities prior to transplant.
• Facilitate communication between physicians, organ procurement organizations, and families during the transplantation process.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees