Transplant Nurse Coordinator (Per Diem) – Transplant Program Position Available In Orange, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Transplant Nurse Coordinator (TNC) position at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC is a per diem role with a salary range of $37.24 - $53.54 per hour. The TNC is responsible for coordinating the total care plan for transplant patients, working closely with the Clinical Program Director and physician director of the transplant program. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, North Carolina RN licensure, and three years of nursing experience with two years in specialization.
Job Description
Transplant Nurse Coordinator (Per Diem) –
Transplant Program Job ID:
131785
Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Facility/Division:
UNC Medical Center
Status:
Per Diem
Shift:
Day Job Job Description Description Per diem RN Transplant Coordinator position with Transplant Program Admin Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
The Transplant Nurse Coordinator (TNC) is responsible for coordinating the total plan of care for the transplant patient of a particular organ(s) from the point of referral as a possible recipient to lifelong post-transplant follow-up. The TNC works under the general supervision of the Clinical Program Director, is accountable to the physician director of the transplant program, and self-directs.
Responsibilities:
1. Administrative. Collaborates with the transplant program administrator in short, intermediate, and long range planning for the transplant program through regularly scheduled staff and individual program meetings.
2. Continuous Quality Improvement. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the transplant program?s CQI efforts that focus on maximizing the outcomes for both patient and graft survival. Reviews patient resource utilization with administrative and clinical staff to identify areas for improvement. Participates in the development and improvement of clinical pathways.
3. Coordination of patient care. Responsible for overseeing and/or coordinating the clinical, psychological and financial needs of the patient. Coordinates pre-operatives tests and consults to determine transplant candidacy. Maintains the program?s waiting list that includes regular follow-up on patient?s status while waiting transplant. Facilitates transplant by organizing the patient and the transplant team. Monitors inpatient status, discharge needs, and follow-up care per program standards.
4. Education. Educates patients and their families about the transplant process and what to expect during each phase of the transplant. Responsible for planning and acquiring or designing educational materials, and presenting educational programs to patients and staff, other professionals, the community and outside agencies.
5. Research. Collects and maintains clinical data in the transplant office chart and database that is required for research and reporting to outside agencies.
Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience to include two (2) years in the area of specialization.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details Legal Employer:
STATE Entity:
UNC Medical Center Organization Unit:
Transplant Program Admin Work Type:
Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week:
8.00
Salary Range:
$37.24 – $53.54 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite Work Schedule:
Day Job Location of Job:
US:
NC:
Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
