Transplant Coordinator-Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms.

We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Assesses the patient, plans individualized care and identifies expected outcome; implements and evaluates nursing interventions for patients and families; provides direct patient care according to clinical specific competencies; performs therapeutic procedures and assists with diagnostic procedures required for the care of the patient; administers medications and starts IVs as ordered by the physician; receives referrals by written or phone communication from physicians, self-referrals, or colleagues;

visits with patient/family by phone or in person to plan procedures, provides orientation materials and provides ongoing education as needed; informs referring physicians and patients of evaluation plans; assists with components of evaluation as necessary (blood drawing, directing patients, explaining procedures, communication with consulting services); retrieves evaluation data and arranges follow‑up procedures as indicated; maintains accurate and complete medical records;

accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; communicates with the Clinical Manager on an ongoing basis regarding patient‑related issues, staffing issues, quality management issues and other events as they evolve; supervises clinical support professional and non‑professional nursing activities by assigning tasks, reviewing and signing timesheets, approving vacation requests and sick time;

assists the Manager of Clinical Operations in performing yearly evaluations, interviewing and recommending staff; ensures that all staff are properly trained and oriented to their job duties and responsibilities; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; maintains CPR certification according to American Heart Association standards; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization values;

adheres to USA Health policies and procedures including confidentiality; regular and prompt attendance, the ability to work the schedule as assigned, overtime and call as required; related duties as required.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standards set by the state of Alabama, two years of directly related professional medical/surgical nursing experience, and current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama.

Note:

USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama.

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.