Transplant Coordinator 12-16 HOUR SHIFTS - Virginia Beach VA

Transplant Coordinator

Location: Virginia BeachVA

Department: Clinical Services

Job Type: FullTime Exempt

Shift: Variable

LifeNet Health is searching for talented individuals who will embrace our mission of saving lives restoring health and giving hope.

LifeNet Health headquartered in Virginia Beach Virginia is the largest nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) and tissue processor in the United States as well as a leading innovator in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Our goal is to improve the quality of human life through the provision of organs tissues and cells for transplantation; to provide innovation in the fields of bioimplants regenerative medicine and research; and to serve the community with educational and support services that enhance the donation process. LifeNet Health has over 1200 employees and has a growing global presence.

How you will contribute to LifeNet Healths success:

As a Transplant Coordinator you would provide input and facilitate the donor referral clinical management and organ recovery processes in order to maximize the number of transplantable organs and tissues using knowledge of critical care principles such as hemodynamic monitoring ventilator management and administration of critical care medications. Completes medical and legal documentation of the organ recovery process and communicates with hospital development to ensure effective donor followup. Makes appropriate decisions regarding the complexity of the case and escalates to a higher level if necessary.

What youll do:

• Clinical Assessment: Evaluates referrals for organ and tissue donor suitability based on LNH OPTN/UNOS AOPO and CDC guidelines/recommendations and other regulatory requirements. Ensures that donated organs are allocated in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with LNH and OPTN/UNOS policies. Ensures organs and tissue will be recovered to maximize utilization in accordance with LNH and OPTN/UNOS policies.
• Clinical Evaluation: Responsible for all aspects of donor evaluation and the physiologically management including review of medical and social history; assessment of hemodynamic stability and implementation of strategies to optimize organ function prior to recovery. The coordinator must be knowledgeable of the pathophysiological sequela of brain death. Identifies organ and tissuespecific and behavioral risk factors utilizing all available resources.
• Clinical Management: Preserves organs and tissue according to LNH and national standards to ensure maximum viability for transplantation. Ensures that the legal nextofkin (NOK) is provided the option of organ and tissue donation in a sensitive and compassionate manner. Responsible for the complete logistical coordination of all cases between LifeNet Health and transplant centers providing effective communication and leadership with coworkers physicians and hospital staff throughout the donation process. Maintains a permanent record of the organ and tissue donation in accordance with accepted confidentiality standards. Complete the donor EMR record in a timely and accurate manner according to LNH Standard Operating Procedures.
• Training & Mentoring: Provides work direction coaching and mentoring in clinical competencies and serves as Preceptor for new staff. Role models advanced proactive professional nursing through conduct appearance communication mutual respect leadership ethical decisionmaking critical thinking and problemsolving skills.

What youll bring (Minimum Requirements):

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Two 2 years critical care experience in either Medical Surgical Trauma Thoracic Cardiovascular Cardiac Pediatric or ER
• Two 2 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Valid State Drivers License
• Valid RN License Active RN License and be in good standing with the issue state board of nursing. Must be maintained throughout tenure in position

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator Certification
• Four 4 years critical care experience in either Medical Surgical Trauma Thoracic Cardiovascular Cardiac Pediatric or ER
• Four 4 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

These would be nice too (Knowledge Skills and Abilities):

• Psychological Skills: Ability to manage stressful situations involving complex clinical scenarios and family dynamics; experience in medical compliance and data sharing preferred
• Proficient in MS Office: PowerPoint Excel Word Outlook Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of procedures and services related to grief/family counseling and or bereavement preferred
• Attention to Detail: Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/ontime delivery
• Business Acumen: Ability to work independently with indepth working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and ability to communicate this to others
• Communication: Ability to effectively collaborative verbally and in writing; building relationships with all professionals at different levels within and outside the organization. Presentation experience speaking with various types of audiences preferred.
• Time Management & Multitasking: Able to multitask in a fastpaced environment; able to prioritize multiple competing timesensitive projects and/or priorities and manage time/workload; ability to identify task/project interdependences and potential risks/pitfalls
• Critical Thinking: Ability to make decisions independently regarding medical management of organ donors staff triage logistical arrangements and organ allocation
• Logical Analysis: Requires thinking through and solving problems step by step; often as to look beyond the obvious solution to a problem
• Teamwork: Ability to be collaborative and work as part of a team to resolve issues complete tasks and meet business needs.

Why work at LifeNet Health

We have a fierce drive for our mission of Saving Lives Restoring Health and Giving Hope. You wont find another company with a culture as strong as ours.

• 403(b) and ProfitSharing Plan
• Affordable medical dental and vision coverage
• Corporate sponsored events for employees
• Worklife balance with generous paid time off to include vacation time sick time and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal career skill and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness Program (gym reimbursement monthly wellness webinars mental health toolkit financial resources and much more)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and members of their household
• Dedicated and passionate coworkers

Salary: $75841 $101121/annually

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location and the candidates qualifications and prior relevant experience. Actual compensation may be higher based on the successful candidates knowledge and relevant experience.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus once eligibility criteria are met.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and LifeNet Health reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time with or without notice unless otherwise required by law. Further nothing in this posting is intended to alter the at will relationship of a successful candidate and this posting does not constitute a specific promise.

LifeNet Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected status. We maintain a drugfree workplace and perform preemployment substance abuse testing.