Transplant RN Coordinator- Lung
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Transplant RN Coordinator reports to
the Transplant Program Manager of the Transplant Center. Under
general supervision, the Transplant RN Coordinator develops and
uses advanced clinical management, consultation, education and
research to promote quality care for the specific transplant
patient populations. Provides growth in clinical knowledge through
research-based practice with peers. This position is responsible
for the ongoing training of new staff and keeping up-to-date with
the regulatory changes in UNOS and CMS. This Transplant RN
coordinator position focuses primarily on the coordination of care
of the solid organ lung transplant population.EntityMedical
University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker
Sub-Type---RegularCost CenterCC000722 CHS - Transplant - Heart
Adult (Main)Pay Rate TypeSalaryPay GradeHealth-29Scheduled Weekly
Hours40Work ShiftJob DescriptionJob requirements: A Bachelor's
degree in nursing and three years' experience as a registered
nurse. Transplant nursing experience preferred. Current South
Carolina licensure or compact state required. An ability to
establish cooperative working relationships with diverse groups and
individuals, medical staff and other health care disciplines.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
with a wide range of groups and individuals. Highly developed
analytic skills, interpersonal skills and organization skills. Must
have emotional/mental ability to perform effectively and
efficiently under pressure and during stressful or emergency
situations. Must maintain the highest standard of professional
conduct and confidentiality. Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
required, either a certification from an American Heart Association
(AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent)
or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and
Healthcare Provider. Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator
(CCTC) is preferred.Additional Job DescriptionPhysical
Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing.
(Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
(Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking.
(Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work
indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature
extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas.
(Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to
twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job
functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations.
(Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers
and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with
fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine
manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach
overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with
hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully
use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for
balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected
Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)*If you like working with
energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with
us!The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity,
sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or
parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or
federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon
applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical
University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify
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