Liver Transplant Coordinator Job at Nebraska Medicine, Omaha, NE

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  • Nebraska Medicine
  • Omaha, NE

Job Description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Liver Transplant Coordinator

Shift Details:

Full Time

Monday - Friday

8am - 4:30pm

Position Highlight:

A Liver Transplant Coordinator Nurse plays a critical role in the complex and life-saving process of liver transplantation. This specialized nurse is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of care for patients undergoing liver transplants, from initial evaluation through post-operative care. The role requires a deep understanding of liver disease, transplantation protocols, and patient management. The Liver Transplant Coordinator Nurse works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, hepatologists, and social workers, to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, personalized care. Key responsibilities include patient education, scheduling and coordinating transplant-related procedures, monitoring patient status, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Exceptional communication skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to navigate the challenges of transplant logistics are essential for success in this role. This position not only demands technical proficiency but also a compassionate approach to patient care, as it involves guiding patients through one of the most critical times in their lives.

Why Nebraska Medicine :

Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
  • Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
  • Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
  • Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of America's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska

Job Description:

Provide and promote the delivery of 24/7 transitional quality patient care for a designated group of patients through role modeling, displaying excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice, and acting as educator for the transplant patient population. Provide a continuum of care and education for pre and post-transplant patients and their families (living donor or recipient) and serve as a patient advocate in the healthcare system and community.

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of three years nursing experience or other direct patient care experience working with complex patients required.
  • High school education or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent combination of education/experience in a medical surgical unit, intensive care unit or transplant unit (one year of experience equals one year of education) required unless candidate meets all of the factors to qualify for Exception A or Exception B*.
  • *Exception details: EXCEPTION A: Candidate must meet all of the following: (1) has current experience directly applicable to position; (2) is deemed the best candidate for the position; and (3) written approval to hire a candidate without a BSN is received from the hiring Director, Nursing Practice Professional Development & Informatics Executive Director and Chief Nursing Officer. If a candidate is hired without a BSN after meeting these criteria, the candidate must either have 3 years of experience directly applicable to the position or sign a written agreement consenting to obtain a BSN within four years from his/her hire date.
  • EXCEPTION B: Candidate must meet all of the following: (1) is currently employed by Nebraska Medicine, or is eligible for rehire into a benefit eligible employment status at Nebraska Medicine within 364 days of the previous termination date; (2) hired by Nebraska Medicine before November 21, 2014, or hired by an entity acquired by Nebraska Medicine if the employee was hired before the acquisition; (3) has experience directly applicable to position; and (4) currently hold a Registered Nursing License.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format required.
  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisplinary team, using good judgment and assessment skills required.
  • Ability to demonstrate competent leadership and teaching ability required.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior solid organ transplant experience preferred. Prior cardiology experience (ICU, CCU, or equivalent) preferred. Based on position, prior pulmonary experience (ICU, CF, PH or equivalent) preferred.
  • Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.
  • Transplant coordination certification after two years of hire or transfer date preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status. Nebraska Medicine

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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