Transplant Coordinator , RN - Kidney Acquisition Exempt; Union

Develops and maintains nursing practice standards of care for a specific transplant population. Serves as a liaison and provides consultation and education services to support standards of care. Identifies and resolves clinical issues relating to the transplant patient. Collaborates with staff, the patient, and his/her family concerning patient evaluation and discharge planning. Maintains appropriate documentation for transplant candidacy and post‑transplant follow‑up care.

Coordinates communications with the outpatient transplant population such as transplant clinic visits, community referrals, telephone consultations, outpatient treatments, and subsequent hospital admissions. Develops and coordinates a system to organize the flow of patients from initial referral, through evaluation and education, to post‑transplant follow‑up and referral back to the community. Participates in collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities related to transplant patients or process improvement activities.

Performs related responsibilities as required.

• Independent coordination of outpatient care of the transplant patient:
  Participate in clinic visits, analyze diagnostic tests, monitor patient and family compliance with medical regimen, review laboratory data and initiate appropriate action including communication of findings with attending provider, identify patient care problems and intervene as appropriate.
• Coordinates donor procurement and recipient preparation:
  Maintain waiting list with UNOS; maintain communications with transplant team members about donor and recipient status; coordinate admission process and pre‑operative preparation.
• Participates in the development of policies and procedures pertinent to the transplant program.
• Participates and develops appropriate educational programs, both formal and informal, for the end‑stage organ disease patient and family, the nursing staff and the medical staff.
• Serves as a resource person to all staff involved in the care of transplant patients and their families.
• Appropriately communicates to multidisciplinary team members all identified patient and family problems and assists with appropriate interventions as needed.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of regulatory Hospital, CMS, OPTN/UNOS policies, and ongoing clinical education in transplant and evidence‑based research.
• Within scope of practice, independently facilitates the evaluation and listing process of the potential transplant patient and works within the regulatory requirements of CMS and OPTN/UNOS.
• Maintains communication with referring physicians and insurance case managers; supplies them with necessary information and records; provides education regarding the transplant evaluation, listing and organ allocation process to facilitate patient care.
• Database management:
  Maintain UNOS waiting list; complete required TIEDI forms; maintain and manage internal departmental database; collect and maintain data during the transplant process as requested.
• Oversees the assignments delegated to support staff, evaluates their performance on given assignments and provides direct supervision in their completion.
• Functions independently within clinical skills and established processes for patient flow.
• Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team to provide care for the transplant patients across the continuum.
• Attends the department quality meetings and participates in the department QAPI activities.
• Adheres to all hospital policies, including but not limited to attendance, punctuality and dress code.
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude at all times in both patient and office settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Req Nursing BSN.
• Req 1 year Transplant Coordinator experience (Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney/Pancreas).
• Req 1 year of specific organ experience:
  Heart Transplant – cardiology, Lung Transplant – pulmonary, Liver Transplant – abdominal transplant, Kidney/Pancreas Transplant – abdominal transplant or
• Req 2 years Organ Procurement experience and 2 years critical care experience.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to…