Kidney Transplant Supervisor - RN Clinical Transplant Coordinator

This job performs the duties of a clinical transplant coordinator and supervises organ transplant staff. The role involves hiring, counseling, evaluating, and scheduling personnel and implementing transplant and administrative policies and procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing.

• 3 years of related experience.

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

• Current American Board of Transplant Coordinators (ABTC) Certification as Clinical Transplant Coordinator.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

• Performs pre-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients are assessed and prepared for procedures.
• Performs clinical activities including rounds, direct patient care, and lab/test data reviews and interpretations.
• Performs post-transplant clinical activities to ensure patients receive appropriate aftercare.
• Educates patients and colleagues on transplant procedures.
• Acts as a consultant, role model, and resource person for transplant team members, nursing staff, students, and residents.
• Participates in activities for professional growth.
• Supervises, trains and develops department staff.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands exceed those for sedentary work. Duties routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, and potential hazardous medications or waste. Occupation risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous substances may exist depending on job duties.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.