RN - TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR / HEART AND LUNG INSTITUTE

The Heart & Lung Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center focuses on the comprehensive approach to the prevention, treatment and research of cardiac and pulmonary disease. The institute includes the Cardiovascular Center, the Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation, and the Scott & Laura Eller Congenital Heart Center. The Heart & Lung Institute builds on St. Joseph's long history of offering specialized care for heart and lung disorders, and it features the only lung transplantation program and adult congenital heart program in metropolitan Phoenix. JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a qualified Transplant Coordinator who is a member of the transplant team responsible for coordination of the transplant process from candidate referral, evaluation, acceptance, transplant and follow-up. The Transplant Coordinator serves as a critical resource to staff, multi-disciplinary team and the community caring for transplant patients. The Transplant Coordinator also demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of patients with end-stage pulmonary disease, from adolescent to adult, and will play a role in the comprehensive evaluation of patient(s) for transplant. The Transplant Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of patient care from evaluation to transplantation. This position also maintains UNOS compliance, QA/QI documentation, and will assist in the Medicare certification process. In addition, with the program Medical and Surgical Director and Transplant administrator, the Transplant Coordinator will assist in developing policies and procedures, order sets and pathways to improve overall quality of care and program development. Strong skills in critical thinking, phone triaging, autonomy and decision-making are highly desirable. Must be able to work autonomously within a team environment. Strong communication skills required. CALL REQUIRED. REQUIREMENTS: Educational Requirements: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. BSN or higher degree preferred. Experience Requirements: 3 – 5 years experience with transplant patients and/or 3-5 years experience with critically ill cardiothoracic patients. Critical care experience preferred. License/Registration/Certification: CURRENT ARIZONA RN LICENSE. CLINICAL TRANSPLANT COORDINATOR (CCTC). KEYWORDS: RN, Registered Nurse, Nurse, Staff Nurse, ICU, Critical Care, Pulmonary, Lung, Transplant, Program Coordinators, Program Coordinator, Jobs, Job, Arizona, AZ, Phoenix, Phx    As a leading healthcare facility in the region, with nationally recognized centers of excellence, we pride ourselves on offering outstanding benefits to the employees who choose to grow their careers at St. Joseph's. Our flexible menu of benefits include the traditional benefits along with elder and child care services; financial assistance and banking discounts; employee health and fitness services; vacation getaways and shopping discounts; concert and sports venue discounts; free parking and many more.St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.Job City and State: Phoenix, AZ 85013Position Type: Full Time, EmployeeReference Code: 61819Job Category: Medical/Health