Pediatric Liver Transplant Nurse Coordinator

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A Brief Overview
The Transplant Nurse Coordinator is involved in general program and patient activities. This Registered Nurse establishes and promotes a liaison relationship between the transplant team members and the patient's families. He/she provides program information, patient follow-up plans, and education related to transplant to patients, families, referring physicians, and nursing staff. As a liaison to governmental and other regulatory agencies (UNOS, Medicaid, Medicare, etc.), this person will provide information regarding transplant candidates, and transplant patients as required.

What you will do

• Coordination of transplants during business hours daily.
• Acts as liaison between the transplant team and the patient families. Participate in education to families post-transplant in preparation for discharge.
• Participate in Transplant Evaluations, including coordinating collection of data.
• Responsible for regulatory policies, processes and data entry through UNOS.
• Maintain transplant databases, participate in transplant research projects.
• Triage phone calls and assist providers in implementing care plans.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years RN experience in pediatrics, critical care, and/or transplant. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to provide basic nursing care to children and families in the cardiac transplant program. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing English. (Required proficiency)
• Critical analysis and problem-solving skills. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work independently. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work collaboratively through consultation with other health care team providers. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Nursing Temporary Practice Permit (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or
• Registered Nurse (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - within 3 months - Required

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SALARY RANGE:

$101,300.00 - $129,100.00 Annually

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

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