UC Davis Transplant Center is a UCDH-designated clinical center responsible for clinical management and coordination of solid organ pre- and post-transplant patient care and living donation. The program serves UCDH patients requiring solid organ transplantation and living organ donors.

Apply By Date

(5/27/2024);

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Master’s degree, DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least six (6) months of clinical experience.
• 2 years or greater relevant experience including transplant coordination or critical care experience
• Nurse Practitioner certified, Nurse Practitioner license without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS or CPR or UCDH-issued CPR Certification
• Furnishing license
• DEA within 3 months of hire
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate
• 2-3 years of relevant experience including transplant coordination, dialysis experience, or critical care experience.
• CCTC
• Knowledge and skills related to transplantation including:
• referral and selection criteria
• evaluation testing
• immunology, HLA testing and it’s implications
• desensitization principles, protocols, and side effects of biologicals
• coordination of transplant event
• triage of post transplant patient and live donor phone calls
• Ability to independently set priorities and make clinical decisions in high paced environment
• Knowledge of transplant medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity

Department Description

The Transplant Coordinator (TC) NP coordinates care for adult and pediatric patients in end stage organ failure across the continuum of transplant care (pre-transplant, during transplant, and post-transplant), in addition to adults across the continuum of living donation (evaluation, inpatient, post-donation). The TC NP is the process expert regarding transplant phases of care and living donation and educates patients, caregivers and hospital staff about transplant-specific topics. The TC NP collaborates with members of the health care team to enhance patient care and serves as investigator, consultant, and leader. The TC NP makes clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The Transplant Coordinator NP is an integral member of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the organization.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $6,824-$9,476
• Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Salary Grade: 110
• Payroll Title: TRANSPLANT CRD 3
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: 8 hour days, Monday-Friday
• Location: Medical Records Building, Sacramento
• Union Representation: Yes, NX
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-Site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid time off for professional development as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Works overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements; floats to other
• areas; and works weekends, holidays and call as required.
• References reflect an overall meets or exceeds.

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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