What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Coordinator position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Requirements
About the Role As an Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Coordinator, you will provide and coordinate patient care across all phases of the transplant continuum. Serving as a key member of our multidisciplinary transplant team, you will help drive exceptional patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effective care delivery for patients and families throughout the pre- and post-transplant journey.
Key Responsibilities
Education and Experience
About the Role As an Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Coordinator, you will provide and coordinate patient care across all phases of the transplant continuum. Serving as a key member of our multidisciplinary transplant team, you will help drive exceptional patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effective care delivery for patients and families throughout the pre- and post-transplant journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and coordinate pre-transplant medical procedures and diagnostic testing for transplant evaluation
- Schedule and manage post-transplant procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinic visits
- Collect and assess comprehensive patient health data and communicate diagnostic findings to the multidisciplinary team
- Recognize abnormal findings and initiate appropriate referrals for pre- and post-transplant patients
- Provide medical and psychosocial information to the OPO and transplant surgeon for organ matching and allocation
- Identify and address patient safety concerns, including risks in processes, procedures, and devices
- Deliver transplant education tailored to each patient's developmental level, learning needs, and cultural values
- Ensure patients and families have access to the specialized care they need
- Maintain current knowledge of transplant regulatory policies and procedures
- Complete all required UNOS forms for living donors and pre- and post-transplant patients
- Complete National Marrow Donor Program forms for living donors, where applicable
- Participate in regulatory audits and support compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, UNOS, and other applicable standards
- Contribute to data-driven quality assurance and performance improvement programs
- Monitor patient care outcomes including readmission rates, ED visits, patient and graft survival, and patient satisfaction
- Actively participate in multidisciplinary care planning discussions
- Apply ethical principles in evaluating the merits, risks, and social considerations of transplantation
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Experience
- 3-4 years of experience1 year Critical Care or 2 years adult applicable bedside nursing required Licensures/Certifications
- Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Maryland, Certification BLS, CCTC or BMT-CN Required within 2 years of hire
- Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and manage complex workflows
- Post-transplant education preferred
- Knowledge of transplant regulatory requirements including UNOS, CMS, and The Joint Commission
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care