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Job Summary

The RN Transplant is a professional registered nurse and a designated member of the

transplant team who provides comprehensive nursing care through skillful assessment,

diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in

accordance with facility or department policies, procedures, and/or protocols under the

supervision of the nursing leader. The RN works with patients and their families

beginning with the evaluation and will continue through the transplant process. The RN

assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job

responsibilities in a safe manner. The RN maintains clinical and professional

competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. A registered nurse’s

practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Essential Functions

• Assures that required tests are completed and reviewed per transplant specific

protocols.

• Analyzes test results and diagnostic studies and develops a plan that prescribes

strategies to obtain expected measurable outcomes.

• Interprets eligibility criteria to identify high-risk recipients and donors; schedules

appropriate consultations to ensure all health needs are met prior to transplant.

Communicates eligibility with multidisciplinary team.

• Identifies and communicates health related problems that may increase

transplant related morbidity and mortality.

• Coordinates procurement of donor cells/organs while complying with HIPPA

standards

• Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement a

comprehensive plan of care.

• Conducts ongoing evaluation of transplant recipients to include effectiveness of

intervention and attainment of goals and outcomes.

• Provides education pre- and post-transplant to recipients, donors, and caregivers

through 1:1 consultations and group classes.

• Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and

promotes futuristic thinking.

• Assist in development of policies and procedures reflective to current

practice/literature/accreditation standards.

• Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making

activities, developing, and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes

and promotion.

• Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.

• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based

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nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.

• Promotes evidence-based practice for the Transplant Center treatment

intervention.

Physical Requirements

Fast-paced clinic and inpatient setting. Involves standing, walking, and bending

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works.

• BSN required. RN candidates for external hire or internal promotion without BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program upon hire/transfer date and must complete program within 3 years of enrollment in the program.

• 5 years nursing experience including critical/acute care preferred, and experience in at least one of the following: end stage organ disease, solid organ transplantation, hematology, and/or blood and marrow transplantation preferred.

• Previous management experience preferred. Leadership skills demonstrated by an increase of responsibilities which may include working in the role of charge nurse, preceptor, administration, or participation in professional organizations/committees preferred.

• Ability to obtain and maintain the American Board of Transplant Coordination Certification (CCTC) preferred, required within two years of employment.

• CPR Certification required.

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.