UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking an 100% Transplant Coordinator to support our Adult Cardiac Transplant Team with the Advanced Heart Failure Program.Our transplant coordinators play a crucial role in the comprehensive care and support of patients undergoing heart transplantation. This position involves collaborating closely with transplant cardiologists, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the seamless coordination of care from pre-transplant evaluation through post-transplant recovery. The Cardiac Transplant Nurse provides holistic patient care, including assessment, education, and advocacy, while also serving as a liaison between patients, their families, and the transplant team. This role requires expertise in cardiac nursing, transplantation protocols, and the management of complex medical conditions. By delivering compassionate care and fostering a supportive environment, the Cardiac Transplant Nurse contributes to the success of the University of Iowa's cardiac transplantation program and positively impacts the lives of patients and their loved ones.Please take a minute to review our webpages:
UIHC Heart Transplant:https://uihc.org/services/heart-transplant UIHC HVC:https://uihc.org/services/heart-and-vascular-servicesThis position will be filled at 100%. Scheduled hours can be determined with individual candidates with the opportunity to be achieved in shifts ranging from 8-10 hours to mutually meet candidate and department needs. Regular hours 6:30 AM and 6:00PM, Monday through Friday. This position does have intermittent periods of on-call responsibilities after 6 months.Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff and other health professionals in the development and review of standards and in planning, implementing and evaluating patient care for the patient population with regard to theconditionandageofthepatient.Providedirectnursingcarewhennecessary.Followuniversalprecautions.
• OverseepatientflowthroughtheUIHCcontinuumofcareonboththeinpatientandoutpatient setting.
• Serveasactiveandregularparticipantininpatientroundingwiththemulti-disciplinarycareteam.
• Independently coordinate and facilitate patient carebetweenmultiple disciplines within boththe confines of UIHCandthecommunity(includinghomehealthagencies,referringphysiciansandothercommunitysupport services). Facilitate continuity of care.
• Coordinate patient care to better utilize supportive services through patient visit; pre-schedule testing; follow- up with test results to both patient and physician; obtain medical history; coordinate follow-up appointments; providemedicationanddiseaseprocess;andteaching,etc.Participateinongoingmanagementofthepatientto facilitate care of patient in timely manner.
• Facilitatecareofpatient(s)requiringadmission,coordinatingnecessaryadmissionprocedures,preandpost procedure care.
• Completes necessary documentation according to the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network guidelines including listing, status changes and post-transplant/donation follow-up information.
• Provides the Financial Counselors the documentation needed for prior authorization for transplantation.
• Operateautonomouslyincommunicatingwithmembersofthehealthcareteamdirectingpatientcareand providing continuity of care across settings throughout the phases of care.
• Autonomouslycommunicatewithreferringphysicianandhealthcarefacilitiesinatimelymanner.
• Performtelephone triage of patient calls and facilitates medication refills as needed.
• Providecross-coveragetootherHVCNurseCliniciansPRN.
• Performon-call,clinicalduties,specialprojectsandothertasksasneeded.
• Provideleadershipfordirectpatientcareprogramscollaboratingwithhealthcareprofessionals.
• Participateindecision-makingprocessatunit/division/departmentlevelofissuesthatimpactclinicalpractice.
• Participatein/providesleadershipfordivisional,departmentaland/orintrainstitutionalandcommunity committees and projects.
• Provideinputintofinancialmanagementactivitiesincludingoperationalbudgetarydecisionsandcost containment.
• Participateintheongoingimplementationofcurrentregulatorystandardsrequiredtomeetstateandnational agency accreditation.
• Designandimplementpatient/familyhealtheducationactivitiesforpatientsrecognizingindividualizedneed.
• ProvidepatienteducationintheHVCthat includes:
  • Assessing learning needs of patients and family’s post-op procedures and provides appropriate educationrelatedtodiagnosis,procedureperformed,riskfactormodification,andtreatmentregimens.
  • Facilitatinglearningandprovidesconsultationtothoseinexternalagencies,communitiesandtoother health care professionals.
  • Supportingimplementationandevaluationofstaffeducationandorientationprograms,coordinating and presenting.
  • Facilitatingtheeducationalexperienceforhealthcarestudentsandmonitorsthecare delivered.
• Present patients at care conferences, communicate with all stakeholders (patients, referring providers, consulting services, etc.) pend orders following protocols and guidelines, review diagnostic testing results and communicate as appropriate with attending physicians.
• Assistwiththedesignatedqualitydatabase,includingcompilingandenteringqualitydata.
• Participateinthedevelopmentandimplementationofdivision/unitqualityassessmentandimprovement program using appropriate risk and quality management data.
• Userelevantnursingresearchtoimproveclinicalpracticeandinvestigatenursingcareproblemsrelatedtoa specific patient population.
• Interactwithstaff,patients,medicalstaff,peers,andothersinaprofessionalandcooperativemanner.
• Assumeresponsibilityformaintainingclinicalexpertiseconsistentwithpatientpopulationrequirementsand current nursing and medical practice.
• Adheretoprofessionalandlegalstandardsofnursingpractice.
• Maintainconfidentialityofpatientandstaffinformation.
• Supportaworkenvironmentthatfostersteamworkandisconducivetotherecruitmentandretentionofstaff.
• Demonstratethecorevaluesofserviceleadership:respect,communication,accountability,integrity,and compassion.
• Remaincalmandconstructiveinconflictsituations,listenandattempttounderstandotherpointsofview.
• Analyzeownperformanceinaccordancewithpositionexpectations,developsgoalsandimplementsaplanto meet goals.
• FollowgeneralpoliciesandproceduresinaccordancewiththeregulationsoftheUniversityofIowa,UIHealth Care, the HVC, and the Department of Nursing.
• After six months, provides on-call coverage, including coordination of activities prior to transplant, and as medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the physician on-call.Coordinates transplantation process when a donor is available, including communication between physicians, local organ procurement organization, patient/families and the medical team involved.
• Educates other nurses, such as inpatient nurse and other multidisciplinary team members about patient care issues to promote positive outcomes for transplant patients. Observes for patterns of variation from the plan of care and facilitates corrective actions as part of the quality process

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