CLINICAL TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR RN HARRISBURG RENAL TRANSPLANT

2 weeks ago

PA United States UPMC Full time
**UPMC's Renal Transplant Program is looking to add a Clinical Transplant Coordinator I (** **Registered** **Nurse) to their team. This is a post-transplant coordinator position. This is a great team to work on, the environment on this unit is positive, and we all work together as a team, helping each other whenever needed. We are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care to ensure patients have the best outcome possible.**

**HOURS: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm. On-call rotation of only 5 weekends A YEAR during the day only, no evenings or nights NO HOLIDAY REQUIREMENTS. An occasional weekend to come in and discharge patients might be necessary during your on-call rotation.**

**Responsibilities:**

+ Demonstrate the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that is relevant to patients under their care, as well as apply principles of growth and development over the life span

+ Possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs

**TRANSPLANT REFERRAL AND EVALUATION**

+ Identifies appropriate transplant candidates upon referral and interacts with appropriate hospital staff.

+ Identifies requirements for candidate evaluation.

+ Coordinates the evaluation process for potential transplant candidates with the multidisciplinary team.

+ Functions as candidate advocate by applying knowledge of growth, development, educational and cultural background during candidate and family interaction.

+ Provides data to regulatory agencies.

+ Demonstrates knowledge of compliance with United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) policies and listing requirements.

**POST-TRANSPLANT OUTPATIENT PERIOD**

+ Identifies and responds to recipient and family needs in post-transplant phase

+ Reinforces educational and follow-up requirements.

+ Collects and reviews data pertinent to recipient's health and organ function

+ Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of recipient's progress

+ Implements changes in drug therapy as ordered by physician

+ Arranges for consultations, diagnostic procedures, and hospitalization when indicated

+ Maintains communication with referring physician and other health care providers

+ Assesses recipient's compliance with medications and medical regime; collaborates with transplant team to attain and maintain compliance.

**POST-TRANSPLANT INPATIENT PERIOD**

+ Monitors patient progress post-transplant

+ Educates recipient and family regarding care and responsibilities after transplantation

+ Collaborates with transplant team to establish and implement patient plan of care.

**PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT**

+ Obtains ABTC Certification

+ Attends practice-related conferences

+ Participates in educational and outreach activities

+ Constructively receives feedback and direction

+ Identifies and communicates learning needs to manager

+ Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs

+ Participates in self-review as requested by manager

+ Responsible for adhering to On-Call schedule.

**PERI-OPERATIVE PERIOD**

+ Participates in transplant process according to UPMC protocol

+ Reviews potential recipient's current medical status to determine eligibility for transplant

+ Facilitates admission or transfer to UPMC

+ Communicates with organ procurement agency/ORC and collects the appropriate data necessary for decision making re organ acceptance/rejection for transplant as applicable

+ Exhibits ability to remove transplant recipient from the list per UNOS regulations as applicable.

**PRE-TRANSPLANT PERIOD**

+ Develops and institutes a teaching plan addressing transplant candidates learning needs

+ Maintains communication with patient and referring physician

+ Recognizes potential problems and/or significant changes during the waiting period and coordinates required care

+ Acts as a resource person for internal and external health care providers

+ Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate process

+ Exhibits ability to maintain and update candidate listing status per UNOS regulations as applicable.

+ Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required

+ BSN preferred.

+ 2 years recent clinical nursing experience required

+ Demonstrated competence in professional nursing practice.

+ Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance review to be promoted to Clinical Transplant Coordinator II.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Current Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.

+ It is preferred that within 2 years employee will obtain and maintain certification from the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) as a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or other UPMC approved certification associated with the service line upon eligibility in order to be promoted to Clinical Transplant Coordinator II.

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

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