Transplant Coordinator -Heart and Lung at UCLA Los Angeles, CA

Transplant Coordinator – Heart and Lung – UCLA. Los Angeles, CA. Description Primary responsibility is for the clinical case management of the transplant recipient involving all phases of the transplant process, from initial referral through outpatient follow‑up. This position requires an advanced level of expertise and overall understanding of organ transplantation for the organ type specified. Responsibilities include coordination of interdisciplinary medical care delivery system under the direction of the Medical Director; liaison functions with patient, family, medical staff, referring physicians, and insurance companies; individualized patient/family teaching; assessment of appropriate medical intervention for effective use of resources and quality assurance. Additional responsibilities include data collection for clinical management and certification requirements, development of educational materials and programs for patients, nursing staff and physicians; development of clinical protocols, policies and procedures; community education and public relations; transplant donor/recipient coordination and liaison function with organ procurement agencies. Salary TC 1: $171,905 – $231,100 annually TC 2: $207,129 – $247,553 annually Qualifications TC I: Current California Registered Nurse license, graduation from an accredited nursing program and a BSN or Master’s degree with 5 years of relevant RN experience with a combination of critical care and transplant coordinator experience (required). BLS Certification from AHA or ARC required. TC II: Current California Registered Nurse license, graduation from an accredited nursing program and a BSN or Master’s degree with a CCTC required and 5 years of relevant RN experience with a combination of critical care and transplant experience (required). BLS Certification from AHA or ARC required. Ability to case‑manage all aspects of a transplant patient’s medical care from initial evaluation to post‑transplant follow‑up; apply a broad understanding and knowledge of organ transplantation, including immunology, immunosuppression, rejection and other complications of transplantation, drug toxicity, and graft failure (required). Ability to communicate effectively with persons of various cultural backgrounds. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interface effectively with patients and their families. Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload; ability to manage numerous concurrent tasks in a high‑stress environment and deal with change. Ability to effectively coordinate and assess patient care and act as a liaison with nursing staff, outside agencies, team physicians, referring physicians, patients and families (required). Ability to teach about transplantation and medical management issues (required). #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA