Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides planning and coordination of all facets of clinical care for potential and actual transplant candidates and recipients. Manages referral, evaluation, and pre-transplant data for transplant patients and coordinates the clinical management of post-transplant patients. Being a Transplant Nurse Coordinator develops materials and delivers programs to educate and support patients, families, and clinicians throughout the transplant process. Requires clinical experience in the care and treatment of transplant patients. Additionally, Transplant Nurse Coordinator requires a bachelor's degree of Nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires registered nurse (RN). May require certification from a professional organ transplant nursing certification board. The Transplant Nurse Coordinator gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Transplant Nurse Coordinator typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Lifesaving & Life-Changing Work
A career at Mid-America Transplant means giving hope and healing to the 100,000 patients on the transplant waiting list, bringing peace to families in mourning, building a legacy for donors, and stewarding their lifesaving gifts. No matter what role you play or how challenging the work can sometimes be, we find that helping save and celebrate the lives of others often changes your own life in the process. Join the Mid- America Transplant team. It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love.
What We Do
Simply put, we help save lives — and we’re proud to say we’ve been nationally recognized for how well we do it. We conduct and fund game-changing research. We educate the public to prevent medical issues and the need for transplants. We offer grief resources to donor families. Pioneer new facilities and protocols that improve the viability of organ and tissue donations. We provide affordable, temporary housing for transplant patients and their families. Partner with community organizations to drive donor registration. We meet with schools, clergy, and local leaders to share our cause and our message. We stop at nothing because we’re the kind of people who give everything.
The Position
The Ocular Coordinator is responsible for the completion of daily eye bank activities to include the evaluation, processing, and distribution of eye tissue ensuring optimal outcomes for corneal surgeons, recipients, and donor families. This position is also responsible for ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as participating in quality and performance excellence initiatives to maximize availability of corneal tissue.
What You’ll Do
Evaluate Tissue Suitability
Process Tissue for transplantation
Administrative and Distribution
Schedule
Sunday – Thursday 7:00am-3:00pm
What You’ll Bring
What We’ll Bring
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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