Transplant Nurse Coordinator jobs in Newark, NJ

Job Title: Coordinator Transplant

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Req#: 0000144464

Status: Active-Posted

Shift: Day

Department name: Lung Transplant

Job Overview:

Provide coordinator for all transplants from harvest coordination to communication with recipient and hospital staff. Provide patient management to patients being seen on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Work closely with attending physicians and office staff to ensure high-quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid NJ RN license

Preferred

Certifications and Licenses required (if applicable):

• Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) Certification preferred

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the completion disability, DME, prior authorizations or other forms when necessary in a timely manner.
• Attends all scheduled patient rounding and departmental meetings as assigned including but not limited to weekly selection committee or Quality Committee.
• Collect and collate pertinent data required for a thorough and complete evaluation according to departmental policies and guidelines in order to complete a patient work up and present the candidates to the Selection committee. Attend the weekly meetings. Documents discussion on all transplant decisions into transplant database.
• Communicates and reviews clinical findings to the nurse practitioners and physicians and follows up on any orders. Carries out physician orders or requests from nurse practitioners, and clarifies as necessary.
• Coordinates organ transplants by working with physicians, surgeons, patients, hospital departments, and OPO teams to ensure all logistics of organ the offer are coordinated and arranged most expeditiously. Ensure all necessary communication is done promptly.
• Obtain blood specimens and send to The New Jersey Organ & Tissue Sharing Network according to protocol and maintain a good working relationship with the lab and coordinator staff.
• Provide patient and family education regarding their disease process, transplant, pre- & post-operative care, medications, and discharge planning or any relevant information and document all education.
• Understands and complies with all policies and procedures regarding transplant or VAD patients. Ensure the the department is always compliant with TJC, CMS and UNOS guidelines.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

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Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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