Job Share - Clinical Transplant Coordinator (UPMC Presbyterian/Lung Transplant)

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Job Share - Clinical Transplant Coordinator (UPMC Presbyterian/Lung Transplant)

nUPMC Presbyterian is a nationally recognized leader in advanced patient care, research, and education in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. As home to one of the most respected transplant programs in the world, UPMC Transplant Services has performed more than 20,000 life-saving organ transplants and continues to advance innovation while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

nWe are seeking a dedicated, experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator in the Lung Transplant Department. This meaningful role supports patients throughout their transplant journey and plays a vital part in life-changing care.

nThis position works Monday through Friday during daylight hours and is scheduled for two 10-hour shifts each week. Following the orientation period, the role offers a hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work. The position also includes on-call responsibilities.

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nAs part of the job-share arrangement, the employee will be expected to work four 10-hour shifts during weeks when their job-share partner is utilizing PTO.

nJoin a team where your expertise helps give patients a second chance at life.

nPurpose:

nThe Clinical Transplant Coordinator I is responsible and accountable for delivering nursing care using the nursing process. In collaboration with fellow coordinators, leadership, the transplant team, and other healthcare professionals, this role applies sound clinical knowledge and skills to achieve high-quality patient outcomes.

nThe Clinical Transplant Coordinator I demonstrates entry-level competencies to provide age-appropriate care, incorporating principles of growth and development across the lifespan. This role also requires the ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify and address each patient's individual needs.

nResponsibilities:

nReferral & Evaluation

nCoordinates the evaluation process for transplant candidates, working closely with the multidisciplinary team. Identifies candidate needs, advocates for patients and families, and ensures compliance with regulatory and UNOS listing requirements. Submits required data to regulatory agencies.

nPre-Transplant Care

nDevelops and delivers patient and family education, maintains communication with referring providers, and monitors candidates for changes in condition while awaiting transplant. Serves as a clinical resource and ensures accurate documentation and maintenance of transplant listing status.

nPeri-Operative Coordination

nSupports the transplant process according to UPMC protocols. Reviews recipient medical status, facilitates admissions or transfers, collaborates with organ procurement organizations, and ensures appropriate waitlist status updates per UNOS guidelines.

nPost-Transplant Care - Inpatient & Outpatient

nMonitors patient progress after transplant, provides education to recipients and families, and collaborates with the transplant team to implement care plans. In the outpatient setting, assesses ongoing needs, reinforces follow-up care, monitors organ function, manages documentation, coordinates consultations or hospitalizations, adjusts medications as ordered, and promotes treatment adherence.

nProfessional Development

nPursues ABTC certification, participates in conferences and outreach activities, engages in ongoing learning, responds constructively to feedback, completes self-review activities, and fulfills on-call responsibilities.

nnnDiploma or Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.

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nn2 years recent clinical nursing experience required. Previous clinical transplant coordinator experience preferred and required for posted salary range.

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nnCertified Clinical Transplant Coordinator OR Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse preferred

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nnDemonstrated competence in professional nursing practice.

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nnMust obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance review to be promoted to Clinical Transplant Coordinator II.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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nnCurrent Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. It 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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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

pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US

Who can apply

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