RN Transplant Coordinator - UNC Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
Description This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment
incentive, paid in six (6) equal installments over a three (3) year
commitment. Payment is made after each six (6) month period of work
completed. Learn more here:
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse
employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of
the unique communities we serve.Summary:
The Transplant Coordinator coordinates solid organ (heart, lung,
heart- lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, and multi-organ)
transplantation of all pediatric and adult organ recipients. The
Transplant Coordinator provides follow-up and care across the
continuum from pre-transplant, during transplant and post
transplant. S/he collaborates with members of the health care team
to enhance patient care by developing, supporting and educating
nursing staff. S/he is a clinician, educator, investigator,
consultant and leader. S/he makes clinical judgments based upon a
synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and
outcomes to solve complex problems. The Transplant Coordinator is
an integral member of a larger multi-disciplinary team contributing
to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing
leadership to the organization.
Responsibilities:
1. Collaborates with the transplant program administrator in short,
intermediate, and long range planning for the transplant program
through regularly scheduled staff and individual program
meetings
2. Continuous Quality Improvement. Participates in the development,
implementation and evaluation of the transplant program?s CQI
efforts that focus on maximizing the outcomes for both patient and
graft survival. Reviews patient resource utilization with
administrative and clinical staff to identify areas for
improvement. Participates in the development and improvement of
clinical pathways.
3. Education. Educates patients and their families about the
transplant process and what to expect during each phase of the
transplant. Responsible for planning and acquiring or designing
educational materials, and presenting educational programs to
patients and staff, other professionals, the community and outside
agencies.
4. Patient Care-- Oversees and/or coordinates the clinical,
phychosocial and financial needs of the transplant patient.
Coordinates pre-operative tests and consults to determine
transplant candidacy and maintains the program's waiting list which
includes providing regular follow up on patient status while
waiting for transplant. Facilitates transplant by organizing
patient and transplant team. Monitors inpatient status, discharge
needs and followup care per program standards
5. Regulatory compliance--documents and maintains patient
transplant information in the electronic medical record with
current data and required information to ensure regulatory
compliance.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school
of professional nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North
Carolina.
Professional Experience Requirements:
Four (4) years of professional nursing experience to include two
(2) years in transplant, critical care, disease specific area.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details Legal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Bone Marrow Transplant Program Work Type: Full
Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Keywords: UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill , RN Transplant Coordinator - UNC Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Healthcare , Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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