What are the responsibilities and job description for the Liver Transplant Coordinator - Transplant - Days position at Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems?
The Transplant Coordinator demonstrates strong clinical experiences in patient care. The position demonstrates a high level of expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of the complex patients and their responses to actual or potential health problems. The position sssists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. The position also provides direction, education, and leadership.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Current RN licensure in Virginia AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in transplant, critical care or medical-surgical nursing
Two (2) years of progressive leadership experience
Demonstrated clinical expertise for population served with a minimum of one (1) year in specialty area
Experience PREFERRED:
Five (5) years of clinical experience in the transplant field Academic Healthcare experience
Advanced Practice Nursing Role or Clinical Leadership experience
Education/training REQUIRED:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
Education/training PREFERRED:
Masters Degree in Nursing Certification in Transplantation
Independent action(s) required:
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, within the boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies and practice guidelines.
Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources.
All day-to-day operations of the role are handled independently with minimal assistance.
Advice and guidance are sought from the Manager or Director on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activity outside the unit.
Actions that are taken without prior approval include daily operational functions and leadership of staff.
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders, within the boundaries of the Nurse Practice Act and established standards, policies and practice guidelines. Organizes and plans work with input from the patient/family with specific outcomes and demonstrated use of sound clinical judgment and resources.
All day-to-day operations of the role are handled independently with minimal assistance. Advice and guidance are sought from the Manager or Director on an as needed situational basis and when there is a major impact on activity outside the unit. Actions that are taken without prior approval include daily operational functions and leadership of staff.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
Additional position requirements: N/A
Age Specific groups served: Neonatal Pediatric Adolescence Adult
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent, change
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