Transplant Coordinator - Lung Acquisition Exempt; Union
Job in
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, 91222, USA
Listing for:
University of Southern California
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Transplant Coordinator I - Lung Acquisition - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Union)
Develops and maintains nursing practice standards of care for a specific transplant population. Serves as a liaison and provides consultation and education services to support standards of care. Identifies and resolves clinical issues relating to the transplant patient. Collaborates with staff, the patient, and his/her family concerning patient evaluation and discharge planning. Maintains appropriate documentation for transplant candidacy and post-transplant follow-up care.
Coordinates communications with the outpatient transplant population such as transplant clinic visits, community referrals, telephone consultations, outpatient treatments, and subsequent hospital admissions. Develops and coordinates a system to organize the flow of patients from initial referral, through evaluation and education, to post-transplant follow-up and referral back to the community. Participates in collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities related to transplant patients or process improvement activities.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
Essential Duties
Independent coordination of outpatient care of the transplant patient by: participating in clinic visits and analyzing diagnostic tests; monitoring patient and family s compliance with medical regimen; reviewing laboratory and other pertinent data, and initiating appropriate action including communication of findings with attending provider; identifying patient care problems and intervening as appropriate.Coordinates donor procurement and recipient preparation by maintaining waiting list with UNOS; maintaining communications with transplant team members about donor and recipient status; coordinating admission process and preoperative preparation.Participates in the development of policies and procedures pertinent to the transplant program.Participates and develops appropriate educational programs, both formal and informal, for the end-stage organ disease patient and family, the nursing staff and the medical staff.Serves as a resource person to all staff involved in the care of transplant patients and their families.Aids in communicating to multidisciplinary team members all identified patient and family problems and assisting with appropriate interventions as needed.Responsible for keeping abreast of regulatory Hospital, CMS, OPTN/UNOS policies, and ongoing clinical education in transplant and evidenced-based research.Within scope of practice, independently facilitates the evaluation and listing process of the potential transplant patient, and works within CMS and OPTN/UNOS regulatory requirements.Maintains communication with referring physicians and insurance case managers; provides information and records; educates regarding transplant evaluation, listing and organ allocation to facilitate patient care.Database management: maintaining UNOS waiting list, completing required TIEDI forms, maintaining and managing internal departmental database, and collecting and maintaining data during the transplant process as requested.Oversees assignments delegated to support staff, evaluates performance, and provides supervision as needed.Functions independently within clinical skills and established processes for patient flow.Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team to provide care across the continuum.Attends department quality meetings and participates in department QAPI activities.May be required to be on call 24 hours a day and participate in a call rotation, including relaying information to physician staff and facilitating ongoing care and organ offers.Adheres to all hospital policies including attendance, punctuality, and dress code.Maintains a professional and positive attitude at all times in patient and office settings.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications
- BSN required
- 1 year of transplant coordinator experience (heart, lung, liver, kidney/pancreas) required
- 1 year of transplant coordinator experience for specific programs: heart, cardiology; lung, pulmonary; liver, abdominal transplant; kidney/pancreas, abdominal transplant; or 2 years of organ procurement experience and 2 years of critical care…
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