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7:30pm - 8am/ Full Time/ 36 Hours 

We are seeking a capable Transplant Coordinator Registered Nurse / RN who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.

• Transplant Coordinator is an experienced transplant nurse and functions in a patient-centered care model of practice and specializes in care of adult patients along the continuum of end stage organ disease and transplant.
• He/she provides patient care throughout all phases of the transplant process: pre transplant, peri transplant, post-transplant.
•  May lead mid-sized projects and coaches and guides team members to solutions. Serves as a peer to peer coach for onboarding new team members and transplant coordinators.
• Facilitates the empowerment of the nursing profession and excels in implementing new knowledge and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience outcomes and clinical outcomes.
• Develops self and others by investing time, energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance or outcomes. Participates in onboarding and mentoring new and existing staff by sharing knowledge, skills and departmental processes.
• Collaborates with the physicians/surgeons and case managers to coordinate transplantation process. Identifies, assesses and resolves clinical issues relating to the transplant patient per established protocols.
• Identifies abnormal lab and test results (including regular immunosuppressive therapy and trough management) and develops a plan of care to collaborate with physicians on appropriate next steps.
• Coordinate biopsy and infusion services with transplant staff or ancillary services. Facilitate urgent inpatient admissions with inpatient team, transfer services and patient and family members.
• Collaborate with behavioral health services to refer to appropriate level of care (social workers, psychiatrist, psychologists) to complete regulatory psychosocial evaluation requirements.
• Encourages patients to be active participants in their care and serves as the consistent point of contact for questions related to any phase of care. Triage patient needs and participate with caregivers in the execution of a patient's plan of care in partnership with internal providers, external providers and outside facilities.
• Completion of TIEDI form to meet CMS requirements of greater than or equal to 95% completion within specified time frame across the continuum of care. Demonstrates ability to dialogue with surveyors effectively. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) independently and with high level of expertise within the limits of licensure and scope of practice for patients with various states of end stage organ disease and transplantation. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing
• 4 years of recent, clinical, medical-surgical nursing experience which includes at least one years in a transplant coordinator role
• All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
• BLS certification required.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. 
 
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.