Transplant Nurse Coordinator jobs in Tennessee
Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides planning and coordination of all facets of clinical care for potential and actual transplant candidates and recipients. Manages referral, evaluation, and pre-transplant data for transplant patients and coordinates the clinical management of post-transplant patients. Being a Transplant Nurse Coordinator develops materials and delivers programs to educate and support patients, families, and clinicians throughout the transplant process. Requires clinical experience in the care and treatment of transplant patients. Additionally, Transplant Nurse Coordinator requires a bachelor's degree of Nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires registered nurse (RN). May require certification from a professional organ transplant nursing certification board. The Transplant Nurse Coordinator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Transplant Nurse Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Transplant Registered Nurse Coordinator PRN (As Needed) – Transplant
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Vanderbilt, TN
PART_TIME
- Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: TX Organ Proc and Presv Job Summary: JOB SUMMARY This transplant coordinator position would support review of organ donor offers for patients on the transplant waiting list, and facilitate transplant case coordination with internal and external resources, including coordination of air and ground transportation for organ recovery teams. This is a PRN (As Needed) position to provide additional coverage. Preferred Education, Skills, and Experiences: -2 YOE in Transplant or Critical Care Nursing experience highly desired Department Summary: Vanderbilt Health is a leading provider of organ transplantation in the United States, giving hundreds of people new hope and longer life each year. For more than six decades, the Vanderbilt team has been committed to providing lifesaving transplants to people from all over the world. As Tennessee’s only full-service transplant center, we offer the most advanced care for end-stage organ failure in children and adults. Our transplant specialists also perform lifesaving dual-organ transplants, including heart-kidney, heart-liver, heart-lung, kidney-pancreas and liver-kidney. . KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Coordinates the evaluation process of potential transplant candidates and/or living donors in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. • Educates patients and families about the transplant process, evaluation and waiting phases, and long-term follow-up and care, as well as, living donation when applicable. • Monitors patient progress and provides clinical management during post-transplantation and post living donation. • Ensures the most current practices of transplantation nursing are utilized, and providing system improvements to support optimal transplant outcomes. • Ensures referring physician is kept informed about all phases of the transplant process. • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint in order to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers. • Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of providing patient health education services without requiring instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • Transplant Coordination (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of transplant coordination in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering coordination services without requiring support and instruction from others. Possess sufficient knowledge to provide interventions that maintain or improve physiology, psychological and social health and interventions that facilitate and optimize behavioral changes and treatment adherence with complex, lifelong therapies. Advocates supporting patients and families in planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. Our Nursing Philosophy: We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered: Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and /or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more... Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Achieve the Remarkable: Learn more about VUMC Nursing: Nursing Careers: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/index.html Benefits: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/benefits.html Our Nursing Philosophy: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/philosophy.html Our Nursing Leadership: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/leadership.html Shared Governance: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/shared-governance.html Education& Professional Development: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/professional-development.html Life In Nashville: http://www.vumcnursingcareers.com/nashville.html VUMC Nursing: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=vanderbilt-nursing Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams. Core Capabilities : Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements. Position Qualifications: Responsibilities: Certifications: LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 2 years Education: Bachelor's Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF ALL WE DO. Our vision: The world leader in advancing personalized health. Our mission: personalizing the patient experience through our caring spirit and distinctive capabilities. Making Health Care Personal. We’re looking for like-minded individuals driven to make a difference. We invite you to explore careers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. At VUMC, we place a priority on designing with and for our patients and families. We value collaboration, embrace continuous learning and discovery, and intentionally pursue diversity and inclusion. These are our guiding “Strategic Directions.” We’re the largest private employer in Middle Tennessee, with a growing team and expanding footprint in towns and communities across the region. We employ more than 28,000 people who work in inpatient and outpatient clinical care, research, and graduate medical education as well as critical supporting roles in administration, information technology and informatics, finance, legal and community affairs, communications and marketing, fund-raising, groundskeeping and facilities, and many more. Our growing health system has a total of 1,615 licensed hospital beds at: Vanderbilt University Hospital Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital It’s also home to hundreds of outpatient clinic and surgical locations throughout the region. We serve our community with many unique and specialized services including the Level 1 Trauma Center, a highly experienced Transplant Center that does the most heart transplants in the world, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Lung Institute, Burn Center and many more. World-leading academic departments and centers make scientific discoveries, advance clinical care and train the next generation of health care professionals. Our robust research enterprise ranks No. 9 in the country as measured by peer-reviewed grant funding from the National Institutes of Health. We’re honored to be consistently considered among the nation’s best hospitals, including being nationally ranked in multiple medical specialties for treating the most complex conditions in adults and children by US News and World Report. The Children’s Hospital ranked as the No. 1 children’s hospital in the southeast in 2021. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at VUMC for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose — never stronger than during the challenging COVID pandemic. Join us in Making Health Care Personal.
- 5 Days Ago
Patient Flow Coordinator at UNIVERSITY VASCULAR & TRANSPLANT SURGEONS
- University Physicians' Association
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Knoxville, TN
FULL_TIME
- DescriptionUniversity Physicians' Association is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Patient Flow Coordinator for UNIVERSITY VASCULAR & TRANSPLANT SURGEONS located in Knoxville, TN.The patien...
- 21 Days Ago
Patient Care Programs Coordinator - Hematology Stem Cell Transplant Registration Department
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individual...
- 19 Days Ago
Tissue Recovery Tech (Surgical Tech-EMT)
- Mid South Transplant
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Memphis, TN
FULL_TIME
- ABOUT US: Did you know that one tissue donor can enhance the lives of more than 75 people? Since 1976, MSTF has helped to facilitate the organ and tissue donation process between donor families and tr...
- 20 Days Ago
RN-Weekender Nurse Nights - ME Transplant Baptist Memphis
- Baptist Memorial Health
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Memphis, TN
FULL_TIME
- Summary Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's decision making to help partner wi...
- 24 Days Ago
Transplant Assistant
- University of Tennessee Medical Center
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Knoxville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Position Summary: The position serves as a point of contact for patients in the Kidney Transplant Center. Gathers outside records, obtains verbal consent and serves as a resource for the department. P...
- 25 Days Ago
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Transplant Coordinator
- Renown Health
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Reno, NV
- Position Purpose This position provides case management for patients with end stage organ disease referred for transplan...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Transplant Coordinator RN
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Seattle, WA
- Description Transplant Coordinator RN - Kidney Acquisition @ Swedish First Hill Full Time (40 Hour Weeks) Day Shift $10,...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Peds Oncology Transplant Coordinator
- Methodist Hospital
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San Antonio, TX
- Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Methodist Hospital w...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Transplant Coordinator RN
- Providence St. Joseph Health
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Seattle, WA
- Description Transplant Coordinator RN - Kidney Acquisition @ Swedish First Hill Full Time (40 Hour Weeks) Day Shift $10,...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pre-Transplant Coordinator - Renal
- Hiring Now!
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Houston, TX
- At Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in depar...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
RN Pre-Transplant Coordinator - Liver
- Houston Methodist Hospital
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Houston, TX
- At Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in depar...
- 5/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Pre-Transplant Coordinator - Renal
- Houston Methodist Hospital
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Houston, TX
- At Houston Methodist, the Pre-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse, responsible for participating in depar...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant Coordinator
- Avera Transplant Institute
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Sioux Falls, SD
- Join the team at Avera! Magnet Recognized: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive A...
- 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Tennessee
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Transplant Nurse Coordinator jobs
$85,875 to $106,118
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What does a Transplant Nurse Coordinator do?
Transplant Nurse Coordinator in Boulder, CO
Arizona ranks number 19 out of 50 states nationwide for Transplant Nurse Coordinator salaries.
January 02, 2020
Transplant Nurse Coordinator in Columbus, GA
The RN Coordinator, as a crucial part of the care team, helps the patient and family navigate the healthcare system- arranging the workup, housing authorization for treatment and provides psych/social support throughout the intake process.
January 08, 2020
Transplant Nurse Coordinator in Wilmington, DE
This position will support the post-transplant clinic by communicating with patients on behalf of providers.
January 22, 2020