Coordinator (RN) Heart Transplant
General Summary of Position
Responsible for the daily intake of inquiry calls, coordinating and evaluating potential transplant recipients, coordinating patient care, discharge from hospital, and oversees follow-up care.
Oversees and provides outpatient clinical care.
Analyzes and reports program outcomes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Handles intake calls from potential transplant candidates and/or referring physicians.
Assesses patients for placement on the transplant waiting list.
Coordinates evaluation with the patient/family and appropriate members of hospital, the transplant team, the patient's primary care physician and cardiologist, and clinical consultants.Evaluates collected data regarding the medical plan of treatment, available social service programs, and knowledge of caseload or group work.Participates in clinical rounds, meetings, and conferences, consultations and educational programs designed to increase knowledge and to improve patient care and staff performance:
serve as a consultant to physicians and staff members regarding services in the specialty area.
(e.g., development of critical pathway).Develops and coordinates in-service educational programs for the Heart Transplant Program and supporting staff; develop therapeutic programs to assist patient and family adjust to problems associated with acute hospitalization.Assists in the development of procedures and guidelines as needed.Coordinates follow-up care of transplant recipients; insures that surveillance tests are performed in timely manner.Performs a variety of administrative duties related to program.
(e.g.
monitoring/analyzing department statistics and outcomes, generating reports to meet internal and external reporting requirements, establishing and maintaining case file of transplant recipients, interfacing with other departments within hospital regarding other aspects of patient care and services, coordinating non-hospital services for patients).Supports various business requirements of hospital (e.g., managed care contracting, outcomes reporting, statistical analysis, regulatory, marketing, finance, and budgeting cycle).Participates in and supports all regulatory required activities of the transplant program.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
• 1-2 years of progressively more responsible job related experience in a clinical environment giving knowledge of heart transplant protocols and patient management responsibilities required
Licenses and Certifications
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other.
We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.
We live up to this promise through:
• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization.
In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities.
We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C.
region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.
Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.
Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
It's how we treat people.
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