Clinical Transplant Coordinator RN Harrisburg Renal Transplant

3 weeks ago

Harrisburg, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 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 PER 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 only.

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.



Qualifications:

* Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing required
* BSN preferred, but not a requirement.
* 2 years recent clinical nursing experience is 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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