RN Transplant Coordinator – Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant

The Transplant Coordinator Nurse is accountable for the coordination of all aspects of care for the transplant patient population. Assesses and plans in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs across the care continuum. Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. Provides patient and family education on a consistent basis. Provides leadership through activities such as community involvement, committee work, and participation in quality improvement and research. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the United National Organ Standard's (UNOS), and the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) guidelines provide the basis for practice.

• Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program.

• Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience preferred.

• Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting. Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness required. Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment. Strong communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and computer skills required.

• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.

• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

• Coordinators in Transplant must obtain either Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) credential within three years of hire. Coordinators in Bone Marrow Transplant must obtain Adult or Pediatric Oncology Certification (OCN or CPHON), or Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) credential within three years of hire.

• Recertification must be maintained for the duration of the employee’s tenure in the transplant position. Additional specialty certification/training may be required by work area.