Transplant Coordinator I

About the role

The Transplant Coordinator I oversees the plans, directs, and provides specialized nursing care for individuals with end-stage organ disease who are candidates for solid organ transplants. They coordinate patient care, conduct patient and professional education, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Identifies appropriate candidates upon referral and reviews with appropriate staff.
• Reviews records and identifies needs for the evaluation - phone evaluation.
• Works with the Financial Coordinator on insurance authorization to proceed.
• Coordinates the evaluation process with the transplant team members following established protocols for testing.
• Advocates for the patient utilizing information learned during discussions with patient/family.
• Participates in Patient Selection Committee.
• Provides education on transplant evaluation, OPTN regulations, organ allocation, waiting phase, transplant process, risks/benefits, post-operative phase, immunosuppression and long-term follow-up.
• Secures that Referring MD/PCP is notified of the transplant.
• Facilitate admission/transfer to WVU.
• Educate patient/family/support regarding care and responsibilities after discharge.
• Work with Multidisciplinary Transplant Team to develop a discharge plan of care.
• Provide OPO with recipient follow-up.
• Communicate with Referring MD/PCP regarding discharge status.
• Work with patient/family/support to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional care.
• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Transplant Team.
• Reinforce and continue with post-transplant education.
• Secure testing being done/received according to the schedule.
• Review all testing coming in on patient and act according to protocol.
• Implement changes to treatment plan per MD/protocol.
• Schedule any needed follow-up testing/consults/hospitalizations/etc.
• Maintain compliance with medication and medical plan.
• Assess needs for immunizations.
• Attend post-Transplant meetings to discuss any issues/concerns.
• Document all interactions and findings in the EMR.
• Provides data to referring MD, insurance companies, and regulatory agencies.
• Resource for internal and external health care providers.
• Participate in Donor Awareness activities.
• Work to prepare for ABTC Certification (2nd– 3rd anniversary in transplant).
• Attend transplant related education.
• Notify leaders of education needs.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years nursing clinical experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient computer/keyboard skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, set appropriate priorities, and accomplish assignments in a thorough and timely manner.
• Demonstrate competence in transplant nursing practice.