Nurse Coordinator - Lung Transplant Program

Job Description

The Nurse Coordinator for Lung Transplant Program(s) provides direct care to patients with multiple, often complicated acute and chronic medical problems. The Nurse Coordinator is the primary point for the program in all phases of the transplant process and works closely with the multidisciplinary transplant team and multiple UCSF departments. The primary responsibilities (as assigned) of the Nurse Coordinator will be to coordinate pre-transplant services to evaluate candidacy for advanced therapies, coordinate follow-up patient care both pre- and post-transplantation and provide ongoing patient and support education throughout all phases of transplantation in both the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. .

Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team, the nurse coordinator provides expert nursing care for transplant patients, including candidates (pre-transplant), recipients (post-transplant) and/or living donors with a variety of complex treatment options. The nursing coordinator serves as a contact point for transplant patients, family members, referring physicians, staff as well as contact point for the coordination and facilitation of the care of the patient in specialty areas. The nurse coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of patient care for the entire period of care including inpatient, outpatient or both. The transplant nurse coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the care of transplant patients to ensure they reach their maximum health potential before and/or after transplant.

This position will support the transplant team by communicating with patients on behalf of providers. Respond to changes in patient condition as exhibited in signs, symptoms and lab values in collaboration with the provider. The nurse will make changes to medication and treatment plans as delegated by the provider. The nurse coordinator will educate patient on any changes and document in the EHR.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Recent five (5) years of adult solid organ transplant nursing employment experience as an outpatient or inpatient Transplant Coordinator - Recent five (5) years of RN experience in end stage organ specific disease, transplantation and immunosuppressive therapy and management of end stage organ failure patients. - Understanding contraindications to transplant as well as common post-transplant complications. - Proven organizational skills with the ability to accept full responsibility for a defined and delegated area - Proven ability to work effectively with physicians and other support staff - Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) and professional conduct - Computer literate (esp. MS Word, Outlook and internet use) and willingness/ability to learn all EHRs as needed - Strong MS Office computer skills (word, excel, power point), databases - Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload and manage numerous concurrent tasks in high stress environment - Demonstrated clinical competence including effective leadership, teaching, and communication skills or an equivalent combination of education and experience - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations PREFERRED QUALIFICATION - Five (5) years of adult solid organ transplant nursing employment experience as an outpatient or inpatient Transplant Coordinator - Five (5) years of RN experience in end stage organ specific disease, and transplantation and immunosuppressive therapy and management of end stage organ failure patients. - Understanding contraindications to transplant as well as common post-transplant complications. - Proven organizational skills with the ability to accept full responsibility for a defined and delegated area - Proven ability to work effectively with physicians and other support staff - Excellent communication skills (written & verbal) and professional conduct - Computer literate (esp. MS Word, Outlook and internet use) and willingness/ability to learn all EHRs as needed - Strong MS Office computer skills (word, excel, power point), databases - Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload and manage numerous concurrent tasks in high stress environment - Demonstrated clinical competence including effective leadership, teaching, and communication skills or an equivalent combination of education and experience - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS - Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of California - Active American Heart Association BLS certification

License / Certification

Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse