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Job Title

Transplant Coordinator - Intestinal, Hybrid

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Transplant Center-Chief Of Staff Division

                      

Job Code

T97910

                     

Shift

Days + Call

                       

Schedule

8:00am-6:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

The primary role of the Transplant Coordinator is to coordinate the care of patients seeking candidacy and those in receipt of solid organ(s) (heart, lung, heart-lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, vascularized composite allograft and multi-organ) for transplant. In collaboration with members of a multidisciplinary team, the Transplant Coordinator will enhance patient care by developing relationships through education and service.  The Transplant Coordinator will serve as an integral member with a goal to deliver exceptional care to a specific population of patients experiencing end-organ failure or disease.
 

• Presents the potential transplant candidate or the transplant recipient to the transplant physician and documents the need for additional assessment or intervention as determined by the care team.
• Provides education to patients and caregivers with specific focus on a single phase of       the transplant process to provide optimal outcomes following transplant.
• Facilitates the scheduling of studies or procedures utilizing fiscal responsibility for patient and hospital costs.
• Communicates with the referring physicians on the plan of care established for the patient in collaboration with surgical and medical teams.
• Completes required documentation according to Organ Procurement Transplant Network (OPTN) guidelines including listing status changes and post-transplant follow-up information as applicable.
• Reviews and collates medical information received from referring physician for patients seeking or undergoing transplant evaluation.
• Transfers communication concerning transplant patient for peri-transplant evaluation and post-transplant care for physician and patient/caregiver and/or payors seeking information.
• Coordinates all activities related to organ acquisition including evaluation of the patient workup information and/or post-transplant care.
• Is available by pager and by phone to provide immediate assessment and delivery of care in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education: 

• Completion of Registered Nurse program and must obtain Bachelor’ Degree in Nursing (BSN) within three years of hire date as per Cleveland Clinic policy.

Languages: 

• English

Certifications: 

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 

Complexity of Work: 

• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. 
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment. 

Work Experience: 

• One year of experience in acute care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory setting within a hospital environment.

Physical Requirements: 

• Requires full range of body motion, manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours. 
• Must be willing to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Personal Protective Equipment: 

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. 

Keywords: intestine, gastro, donor, transplantation

                       

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