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Job Summary
Position responsible for performing initial assessment of transplant evaluation patients, assisting the patient for transplant and providing follow-up post transplant.Job Description
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is Hiring Abdominal Transplant Coordinators!
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is seeking an experienced Transplant Coordinator RN with a minimum of two years transplant experience or three years of critical care experience.
Come work alongside the best health care professionals and grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on patient care! Our employees drive the culture at Memorial Hermann, and we want you to be a part of it.
The Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the evaluation and preparation of patients for organ transplantation and long-term management of patients after transplant. They also serve as information resources for patients and families after the transplant.
Hours: Monday - Friday, no weekends, no holidays
EXPERIENCED CRITICAL CARE RN'S WITH TWO OR MORE YEARS OF TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR EXPERIENCE; PREFER SOLID ICU EXPERIENCE AND TRANSPLANT CERTIFICATIONS. MUST HAVE BSN.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred
Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse with a current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Two (2) years clinical experience

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs initial assessment of patients' biophysical and psychosocial status and ensures appropriate actions are taken in relation to the nursing process (assessment, planning, education, intervention, and evaluation), noting all abnormal results and reviewing with transplant surgeon in a timely manner; documents the nursing process, including problem list, plan of care, and patient education.
• Provides appropriate pre/post-transplant interventions within limits of licensure and/or scope of practice; evaluates and collaborates with other healthcare providers to achieve outcomes; plans, coordinates and organizes the discharge plan with inpatient nursing staff to assure continuity of care.
• Directs and provides guidance to staff, case managers, and physicians, ensuring patient care delivery to established standards of practice.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.