Transplant Coordinator - Liver Transplant Job
Location: Salt Lake City Utah
Description: University of Utah Health Care is at the momment seeking for Transplant Coordinator - Liver Transplant Job right now, this job will be placed in Utah. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Transplant Coordinator - Liver Transplant
Requisition Number: 10646 Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type:! Full-Time Shift Day
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8-4:30
Location Name: University of Utah Hospital
City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT
Department: UUH OPC 28A TRANSPLANT ADMIN
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The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care e! xists to enhance the health and well-being of people through p! atient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
Is responsible for facilitating the education and evaluation of recipients and live donors pre- and post-transplantation and is responsible for ongoing assessment, monitoring, education and intervention in the care of the transplanted patients. The coordinator provides education to health care providers and the general public regarding their specific area of transplantation and organ donation.
This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Responsibilities:
- Educates recipients, recipient’s families and pot! ential donors regarding transplantation, expected outcomes, tissue typing, risks, complications and patient responsibilities. Provides emotional support to family members.
- Evaluates, interviews and screens potential LVAD recipients, transplant candidates and donors using pre-determined criteria; schedules lab work and procedures to evaluate potential recipients and donors and compiles reports.
- Schedules live donor transplants and assists in transplant procedures during live donor transplants.
- Obtains cadaver donor information; authorizes final cross match; contacts the recipient; assesses the recipient’s health; and coordinates hospital admission.
- Prepares patient for discharge by educating patient and family regarding problems, medication, home monitoring, lab tests, clinic visits, daily activities and routine follow-up.
- Reviews patient lab tests, patient monitoring records, and assesses patient problems.
- Participates! in hospital committees and staff meetings; participates in patient car! e conferences and continuing education to keep abreast of latest trends in transplantation.
- Provides transplant education to nursing staff and provides public education regarding renal transplantation and organ donation.
- Promotes the University of Utah Transplant Programs to internal and external customers to maintain an increase in patient referrals.
- Participates in the development of all department policies and protocols and research projects.
- Monitors the electronic submission of all UNOS registration and follow-up forms.
- May coordinate LVAD patient’s admission and collaborate with the surgeon to ensure appropriate admission, surgery and post surgery care.
- May supervise and evaluate department support staff.
- May assist in developing the department budget and recommending annual adjustments.
- Works closely with insurance company case managers and provides transplant information, insurance coverage an! d contractual agreements to third party reimbursement.
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
- Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
All of the following license(s)
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 30 days of hire under t! he interstate compact.
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider! card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Five years of clinical nursing experience in the specific functional area.
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This job starts available on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 05:41:35 GMT