Registered Nurse Coordinator Cardiac Transplant

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Department: Cardiac Post Transplant Services
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

• Coordinates clinical and administrative processes for patients through all phases of the transplant/mechanical circulatory support (MCS) implant continuum to include pre-transplant/implant evaluation, wait list management, transplantation/implantation and post-transplantation/implantation follow-up care.
• Educates patients, families and staff regarding transplantation/MCS implantation.
• Completes data capture, analysis and reporting and other administrative functions required for transplant/MCS program operations.
• Actively participates in the quality agenda for transplant services as outlined by the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
• Collects and maintains time study data for purposes of reporting pre and post transplant time.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• CVICU experience is highly preferred.