Liver Transplant Coordinator Pediatrics Full Time Days

About the role

Coordinates the clinical management of the transplant patient including the transplant evaluation, the transplant process and follow-up care. Maintains strong, collaborative relationships with the medical director of the organ transplant program, transplant surgeons, medical staff, and referring faculty members. Serves in an on-call capacity for the transplant program.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strong, collaborative relationships with the medical director of the organ transplant program, transplant surgeons, medical staff, and referring faculty members.
• Serves in an on-call capacity for the transplant program.
• Serves as a liaison among all transplant team members regarding candidate evaluation, status of candidacy, and transplant activity.
• Maintains candidate waiting list and coordinates the notification plan.
• Serves as a liaison to affiliated agencies (MIOP, UNOS) to ensure that candidate waiting list is current.
• Develops and maintains a computerized database to track patient status and program outcomes for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Covers on-call responsibilities related to coordination of organ procurement and transplantation activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Certification or Master of Science Degree in related area, preferred.
• Three years pediatric nursing experience.
• Experience in a pediatric ICU and/or experience with solid organ transplant strongly preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Michigan.

Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in related area, preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of pediatric nursing practices and procedures.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

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