Heart Transplant Coordinator II- HUP- Day Shift

Summary:

 The Heart Transplant Coordinator II is a professional nurse who safely practices with the UPHS professional practice model and demonstrates UPHS core values that reflect its mission. The Transplant Coordinator II provides direct care and coordinates care for patients with end-stage organ failure who are referred to the Transplant Program. The patients range in age from adolescents to elderly. The Transplant Coordinator II demonstrates competency in: patient and customer care, age specific accountabilities, patient/employee safety accountabilities, operations, and core values.

The Transplant Coordinator II provides patient care throughout all phases of the transplant process: organ failure, evaluation, transplantation, and follow-up care. The Transplant Coordinator II assesses and evaluates patients and families developing a plan of care in collaboration with the transplant team. The Transplant Coordinator II develops a written, continuous record for each patient; implements

identified medical and nursing interventions; and evaluates outcomes. The Transplant Coordinator II serves as an integral member of the transplant team in meeting the needs of the transplant patient and ensuring continuity of care throughout the transplant process. The Transplant Coordinator II maintains competencies for the care of transplant patients and demonstrates the skills and knowledge to provide ongoing, individualized care. The coordinator complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.