Transplant Coordinator; SHIFTS - Virginia , VA;

Transplant Coordinator (12-16 HR SHIFTS) - Virginia Beach, VA )

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$75,841.00/yr - $/yr

AT LIFENET HEALTH, YOU ARE THE ADVANTAGE. Every day, YOU help us to save lives, restore health, and bring hope to patients and families around the world. At Life Net Health, we cultivate growth, innovation, and collaboration, where your contributions drive solutions that benefit humanity. Together, we are united by a mission greater than ourselves, a purpose rooted in healing.

Location:

Virginia Beach, VA

Department:
Clinical Studies

Schedule:

Variable

Clinical Status:
Clinical Plus

As a Transplant Coordinator, you would provide input and facilitate the donor referral, clinical management and organ recovery processes in order to maximize the number of transplantable organs and tissues using knowledge of critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and administration of critical care medications. Completes medical and legal documentation of the organ recovery process and communicates with hospital development to ensure effective donor follow-up.

Makes appropriate decisions regarding the complexity of the case and escalates to a higher level if necessary. Your work will have purpose every single day, contributing directly to life‑changing outcomes.

• Clinical Assessment:
  Evaluates referrals for organ and tissue donor suitability based on LNH, OPTN/UNOS, AOPO and CDC guidelines/recommendations and other regulatory requirements. Ensures that donated organs are allocated in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with LNH and OPTN/UNOS policies. Ensures organs and tissue will be recovered to maximize utilization in accordance with LNH and OPTN/UNOS policies.
• Clinical Evaluation:
  Responsible for all aspects of donor evaluation and the physiological management including review of medical and social history; assessment of hemodynamic stability and implementation of strategies to optimize organ function prior to recovery. The coordinator must be knowledgeable of the pathophysiological sequela of brain death. Identifies organ and tissue‑specific and behavioral risk factors utilizing all available resources.
• Clinical Management:
  Preserves organs and tissue according to LNH and national standards to ensure maximum viability for transplantation. Ensures that the legal next‑of‑kin (NOK) is provided the option of organ and tissue donation in a sensitive and compassionate manner. Responsible for the complete logistical coordination of all cases between Life Net Health and transplant centers providing effective communication and leadership with coworkers, physicians, and hospital staff throughout the donation process.
  
  Maintains a permanent record of the organ and tissue donation in accordance with accepted confidentiality standards. Completes the donor EMR record in a timely and accurate manner according to LNH Standard Operating Procedures.
• Training & Mentoring:
  Provides work direction, coaching, and mentoring in clinical competencies and serves as Preceptor for new staff. Role models advanced proactive professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years critical care experience in either Medical, Surgical Trauma, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiac, Pediatric or ER
• Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Valid RN License – Active RN License and be in good standing with the issue state board of nursing. Must be maintained throughout tenure in position.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator Certification
• Four (4) years critical care experience in either Medical, Surgical Trauma, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiac, Pediatric or ER
• Four (4) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Psychological
  
  Skil…