Transplant Nurse Coordinator

1 month ago


Iowa City, United States The University Of Iowa Full time

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a 100% Transplant Coordinator (Post-kidney/Pancreas Team) for the Organ Transplant Center.

Summary:

  • Coordinate patient care for the transplant patient population across the continuum and serve as the primary resource for the patient and referring provider throughout the transplant process. Use a multidisciplinary team approach for end stage organ disease patients, resulting in a comprehensive individualized plan of care to guide the patient through the multiple phases of transplant care. Responsible for participating in care plans and protocols that maintain compliance with multiple regulatory agencies including CMS, OPTN/UNOS and Joint Commission
Responsibilities:
  • Gather pertinent medical information pre-clinic visit to anticipate patient needs for ongoing care and management of transplant requirements. Assimilates the data in a cogent manner and integrates this data into the EMR for the patient so it is available for all providers.
  • Using data driven decisions plans, coordinates, monitors, and documents in the EMR, patient care across the continuum of solid organ transplant process.
  • Present patients at care conferences, communicate with all stakeholders (patients, referring providers, consulting services, etc.) pend orders following protocols and guidelines, review diagnostic testing results and communicate as appropriate with attending physicians.
  • May participate in local, regional, and national conferences in relation to care of transplant patients or program issues.
  • Completes necessary documentation according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network guidelines including listing, status changes and post-transplant/donation follow-up information.
  • Provides complete and timely communication with external providers/agencies to assist the patient through many transitions of care.
  • Provides the Financial Counselors the documentation needed for prior authorization for transplantation.
  • Fully participates in the systematic review of protocols as they pertain to the transplant population.
  • Provides patient education that is in depth and meets not only regulatory agency standards but patient's unique needs.
  • Serve as the primary resource for the patient and their family throughout the transplant process.
  • Attends and participates in multidisciplinary rounds, and educational offerings in the department.
  • Educates other nurses, such as inpatient nurse and other multidisciplinary team members about patient care issues to promote positive outcomes for transplant patients. Observes for patterns of variation from the plan of care and facilitates corrective actions as part of the quality process.
  • Assists the social worker to ensure adequate medical information is provided for entitlement/categorical program applications to be completed.
  • After six months, provides on-call coverage, including coordination of activities prior to transplant, and as medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the physician on-call. Coordinates transplantation process when a donor is available, including communication between physicians, local organ procurement organization, patient/families and the medical team involved.
Leadership Responsibilities:
  • Provide clinical supervision and evaluation of patient care related to specialty.
Percent of Time: 100%
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630, after 6 months will begin on-call training that includes weekends and holidays
Location: University Campus
Pay Grade: 56
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Requirements:
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required.
  • Reasonable (1-3 years) nursing experience required.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience and skills with electronic health record is required.
  • Current Iowa Nursing License.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated expertise in specific clinical area of practice is preferred.


In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

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Hours:Monday 8:00am - 10:00am
Tuesday 8:00am - 10:00am
Wednesday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 10:00am
Friday 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Or by appointment

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact nicole-peak@uiowa.edu

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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