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Clinical Transplant Coordinator - Kidney Trans Operation | UPMC Hamot
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nnnFull-Time
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nnMonday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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nnHolidays Off
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nnOn-Call Rotation Required
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n nPreferred Experience:
nnnMinimum of two years of recent bedside nursing and/or dialysis nursing experience
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nnStrong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
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n nAbout the Role: The Clinical Transplant Coordinator I serves as a key member of the transplant team, supporting patients throughout their kidney transplant journey. This role assists potential transplant candidates as they progress through evaluation and listing, helps maintain transplant readiness while patients await transplantation, and provides ongoing coordination and support following transplant to promote optimal health outcomes.
nThe Clinical Transplant Coordinator I is accountable for the coordination and delivery of patient-centered nursing care using the nursing process. Working collaboratively with Clinical Transplant Coordinators, leadership, physicians, and the multidisciplinary transplant team, this role applies clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to achieve high-quality patient care outcomes.
nThe ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, and committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and families while guiding them through complex medical processes. This position requires the ability to assess, interpret, and respond to patient needs across the lifespan, ensuring care is individualized, age-appropriate, and aligned with transplant program standards.
nResponsibilities:
nnnTRANSPLANT/VAD REFERRAL AND EVALUATION
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nnIdentifies appropriate transplant/VAD candidates upon referral and interacts with appropriate hospital staff.
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nnIdentifies requirements for candidate evaluation.
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nnCoordinates the evaluation process for potential transplant/VAD candidates with the multidisciplinary team.
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nnFunctions as candidate advocate by applying knowledge of growth, development, educational and cultural background during candidate and family interaction.
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nnProvides data to regulatory agencies.
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nnDemonstrates knowledge of compliance with United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) policies and listing requirements.
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nnPOST-TRANSPLANT/VAD OUT-PATIENT PERIOD
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nnIdentifies and responds to recipient and family needs in post-transplant/VAD phase.
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nnReinforces educational and follow-up requirements.
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nnCollects and reviews data pertinent to recipient's health and organ function.
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nnProvides and maintains comprehensive documentation of recipient's progress.
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nnImplements changes in drug therapy as ordered by physician.
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nnArranges for consultations, diagnostic procedures, and hospitalization when indicated.
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nnMaintains communication with referring physician and other health care providers.
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nnAssesses recipient's compliance with medications and medical regime; collaborates with transplant/VAD team to attain and maintain compliance.
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nnPOST-TRANSPLANT/VAD IN-PATIENT PERIOD
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nnMonitors patient progress post-transplant.
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nnEducates recipient and family regarding care and responsibilities after transplantation.
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nnCollaborates with transplant/VAD team to establish and implement patient plan of care.
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nnPROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
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nnObtains ABTC Certification.
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nnAttends practice-related conferences.
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nnParticipates in educational and outreach activities.
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nnConstructively receives feedback and direction.
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nnIdentifies and communicates learning needs to manager.
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nnTakes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback or on self-identified developmental needs.
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nnParticipates in self-review as requested by manager.
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nnResponsible for adhering to On-Call schedule.
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nnPERI-OPERATIVE PERIOD
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nnParticipates in transplant/VAD process according to UPMC protocol.
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nnReviews potential recipient's current medical status to determine eligibility for transplant.
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nnFacilitates admission or transfer to UPMC.
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nnCommunicates with organ procurement agency/ORC and collects the appropriate data necessary for decision making re organ acceptance/rejection for transplant as applicable.
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nnExhibits ability to remove transplant recipient from the list per UNOS regulations as applicable.
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nnPRE-TRANSPLANT/VAD PERIOD
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nnDevelops and institutes a teaching plan addressing transplant/VAD candidates learning needs.
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nnMaintains communication with patient and referring physician.
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nnRecognizes potential problems and/or significant changes during the waiting period and coordinates required care.
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nnActs as a resource person for internal and external health care providers.
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nnProvides and maintains comprehensive documentation of candidate process.
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nnExhibits ability to maintain and update candidate listing status per UNOS regulations as applicable.
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nn2 years recent clinical nursing experience.
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nnDemonstrated competence in professional nursing practice.
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nnDiploma or Associates Degree in Nursing.
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nnBSN preferred.
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nnMust obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance review to be promoted to Clinical Transplant/VAD Coordinator II.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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nnCurrent Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
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nnIt is preferred that within 2 years employee will obtain and maintain certification from the American Board for Transplant Certification (ABTC) as a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC), CHFN (Certified Heart Failure Nurse), or other UPMC approved certification associated with the service line upon eligibility in order to be promoted to Clinical Transplant Coordinator II.
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nnRegistered Nurse (RN)
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nnAct 34
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n n*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
nUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Worksite address
erie, PA, 16501, US
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