Transplant Clinical Coordinator

Location RJA Clinic: 5th FLR BLK 700 Primary Purpose Responsible for coordinating pre/post-transplant patient care throughout all phases of the transplant process. This includes, but is not limited to, providing patient education, coordinating evaluation testing, completing record reviews, communication with dialysis centers, preparing for selection committee presentations, and post-transplant care that includes all aspects of follow up care with dialysis units, Parkland staff, UT Southwestern Medical School, and other providers to ensure optimal transplant outcomes. Minimum Specifications - Education / Experience Clinician licensed by the State (e.g., licensed paramedic) with at least 4 years’ experience working with transplant patients. Bachelor's degree in nursing with at least 2 years’ experience working with transplant patients. Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing with at least 4 years’ experience working with transplant patients. Certification / Registration / Licensure Clinician must have current, valid license from the applicable state Texas Board; or if an RN, a valid Compact RN license. Must have current healthcare provider BLS certification from one of the following: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Military Training Network. Skills or Special Abilities If an RN, provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the outpatient process pertinent to transplant patients. Strong patient education and multidisciplinary communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in meeting age‑related and handicapped patient needs. Demonstrates patient‑centered and patient‑valued behaviors. Responsibilities Transitions patients through all phases of the pre/post-transplant process including pre‑transplant evaluation, listing, peri‑transplant inpatient rounding, discharge planning and education, and post‑transplant follow‑up. Directs liaison activities to integrate the patient into the health care continuum, including procuring services, health promotion, counseling, disease prevention, health education and screening, and community resource linkage. Assists physicians with exam, provides consultation on patient progress, locates lab results, charts or other needed data and schedules follow‑up appointments to ensure patient visits are efficient and effective for staff and patient. Triage telephone calls, refers patients to emergency room or schedules appointments; evaluates and educates patients regarding signs and symptoms of rejection, explains hospital policies and procedures to ensure that all telephone communications promote positive health practices and outcomes. Implements discharge plan to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes; reviews physician treatment plan and educates patient regarding medications, appointments, and lab work; coordinates home health care concerns by contacting physicians, obtaining orders or clarification, and communicating back to the agency. Completes necessary UNOS and other forms, obtains data from out‑of‑state and other sources to ensure complete and accurate records. Maintains a positive working relationship with management, vendors, employees, other hospitals and physicians, dialysis units and centers, lab and nursing staff to ensure optimal cooperation and communication with all patient service providers. Coordinates referrals to outside nephrologists; discusses case with nurse, obtains necessary patient release form, explains process to patient and follows up on any missed appointments to ensure patient compliance. Identifies and analyzes design of jobs, work processes and flows for the Transplant OPC department and suggests or implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of Parkland. Actively participates in transplant department Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. Requisition ID 988165 #J-18808-Ljbffr Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)