LUNG TRANSPLANT NURSE COORDINATOR, Full Time at Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

STAFF NURSE/ LUNG TRANSPLANT NURSE COORDINATOR/ POST-TRANSPLANT




40 Hours- Rotating- Variable/ BWH Main Campus

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  Newly increased pay rates!
  


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  Generous benefits package
  

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW

• The outpatient Transplant Nurse Coordinator is a professional nurse who is responsible for overseeing the post transplant process. Transplant patients are an extremely complex patient population and, as such, the Transplant Coordinator must possess a very strong clinical background.


• This nurse must be very well organized, have good attention to detail, demonstrate the ability to coordinate and follow through on all aspects of the patient's care, and effectively communicate with all members of the transplant team, the patient and the family.


• The RN should be registered in Massachusetts and responsible and accountable for a specified group of patients.


• Demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. Demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.


• The Coordinator is directly responsible to the Program/Surgical Director, Medical Director, Nurse Manager and Nursing Director of the Lung Transplant Program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Attends scheduled Lung Transplant clinics, as well as ad hoc clinics when clinically needed.

Communicates patient information to the team via appropriate documentation and team conferences. This information will include assessment of response to treatment after discharge and long term effects.

Initiates patient contact post- discharge to monitor patient progress. Conducts post-acute patient follow-up to insure execution of follow-up care, non-acute plan of care, optimal service utilization; and the quality of care and service to patients post-transplant.

Manages and continually improves systems to provide information on patient's current level of care/changes in clinical status to the team, third party payers, referring physicians and others.

Utilizes the electronic medical record and other information technologies in the care of patients.

Works with the Administrative Coordinator to make sure all out-patient testing is scheduled and being followed up.

Arranges and follows up on all testing being done as an out-patient, under the guidance of the transplant nurse practitioners and physicians.

Communicates with referring MDs' offices to keep them up to date on mutual patients. Assists the referring office in getting any necessary test results.

Assumes responsibility for initiation of clinical assessment, initial identification of problems post-transplant.

Reviews, revises and initiates development of patient teaching materials with team members.

Assists with any insurance audits that require compiling and researching patient information.

Reviews all testing results after transplant clinic sessions and adjusts per protocol.

Manages the care of patients throughout the post-transplant course.

Covers for nurse colleagues as needed for patient care.

Cross trains to assist in the comprehensive coverage of all lung transplant nursing roles including but not limited to pre-, inpatient, and post-transplant. This training and coverage will be at the discretion of the Nurse Manager, Nurse Director, and/or Medical and Surgical Directors respectively.

QUALITY OF CARE:

Participates in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and medical management meetings.

Documents in a clear, complete, concise and organized way, and demonstrates skill in the nursing process.

Observes principles of infection control in nursing practice, and demonstrating awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.

Participates in all QAPI meetings and processes as assigned and appropriate.

Participates in transplant and non-transplant committees and organizations to assist in ensuring all nurses work at the highest level of their license.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Establishes effective professional relationships with other members of the healthcare team.

Serves as a role model and resource for the other staff.

Maintains professional relationships with appropriate professional organizations.

Regularly incorporates new scientific findings in specific area of expertise into clinical practice.

Maintains awareness of new developments in the specialized area.

PARTICIPATION IN THE DEPARTMENT:

Utilizes time and materials effectively.

Participates in the orientation of new staff members as appropriate.

Adheres to hospital and departmental policies.

Recommends changes in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.

Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the transplant program.

Participates in routine group discussions to assist in process improvement.

Please note that there will be no on-call responsibilities.

Brigham and Women's Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.




Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts. BSN required for newly licensed nurses.

Prior experience (2 years or more) in the care of pulmonary, thoracic surgery and/or transplant patients required.

Prior Transplant Coordinator (1 year plus) experience strongly preferred.

Recent (within 3 years) Ambulatory experience strongly preferred.

Telephone triage strongly preferred.

Prior inpatient/step-down/ICU care experience preferred.

Knowledge of community resources and post/non-acute care providers preferred.

Familiarity with discharge and resource planning preferred.

Active membership in a related professional organization is recommended.

EEO Statement

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Apply Now