Registered Nurse Transplant Coordinator

Job Summary and Qualifications The Abdominal Transplant Coordinator I is a professional registered nurse that performs a variety of clinical services and patient care activities in collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the smooth flow of the transplant evaluation and post‑transplant care process. The coordinator works with patients and their families beginning with the evaluation for transplantation and continuing through and after transplantation in a compassionate and tactful manner in order to facilitate access to and provide continuity of care. Essential Job Functions Assessments: Performs appropriate assessments to include psychological, physical, environmental and functional needs. Education: Provides patient and family education specific to the patient’s disease process and serves as a resource for education for patient, family, staff, hospital and community. Communication: Communicates with all members of the transplant team to include hospital staff and referring physician/staff. Data Collection: Participates in the collection/entry of data in the patient medical record as required by all regulatory agencies. Documentation: Documents assessments, interventions and follow‑up accurately and timely. Coordination of Care Through Transplant Phases Pre‑Transplant Phase Assures performance of necessary studies to determine a patient’s candidacy. Responsible for educational process for both patient and family. Participates in the evaluation and patient selection process. Monitors patient status throughout work‑up and listing. Participates in the process for patient preparation for transplantation surgery. Responsible for data collection/entry/management for all regulatory‑agency requirements. Transplant/Inpatient Phase Assumes lead in directing responsibility of education to patient and family. Participates in clinical rounding that includes monitoring quality and adverse changes. Maintains communication with all the multidisciplinary team. Acts as the resource person regarding transplantation for all staff. Monitors ongoing plan of care and implements changes accordingly. Prepares patients for discharge and outpatient follow‑up. Communicates with referring physicians as indicated for continuity of care. Respects mandatory mandatory data collection/entry/management for all regulatory‑agency requirements. Post‑Transplant Phase Monitor and follow all diagnostic studies. Evaluate health status as per clinical protocol. Communicate and coordinate any patient issues/concerns to the appropriate transplant team member. Continue educational process to patient and family members. Provides patient care under the direction of the transplant physician. Continue mandatory mandatory data collection/entry/management for all regulatory‑agency requirements. Qualifications Must be a graduate of an accredited registered nursing program; BSN preferred. Must have a minimum of one year experience. Must complete mandatory mandatory ongoing training and competencies as defined by the service line, facility, and department/unit. Must hold a valid Texas RN license and BCLS certification. Benefits Comprehensive benefits: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Well‑being support including free counseling and referral services. 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Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3‑9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools. Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits: fertility and family building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant