Transplant Nurse Coordinator - Kidney Transplant Services

About the Role

A Transplant Nurse Coordinator is responsible for providing and coordinating clinical care for transplant candidates and recipients.

Responsibilities

• Conducts pre-transplant interviews and manages evaluations.
• Communicates with physicians and facilitates patient placement on transplant lists.
• Participates in transplant team goals and develops educational programs.
• Conducts patient visits pre- and post-transplant.
• Engages in research, interprets findings, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.
• Represents the organization at various levels through speaking and publishing.
• Ensures age-specific patient care and models quality service.
• Maintains confidentiality and mentors staff.

Requirements

• Current Connecticut RN license.
• BSN required.
• 2-4 years recent acute care experience.
• Transplant experience and specialty certification preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of transplant care.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong mentoring abilities.
• Focus on coordinating multidisciplinary care and patient education.
• Commitment to research participation and continuous quality improvement.

Key Focus

Enhancing patient outcomes and safety through coordinated care, education, research, and quality improvement.