Post-Transplant Coord at Houston Methodist

OverviewAt Houston Methodist the Post-Transplant Coordinator position a registered nurse responsible for participating in department initiatives facilitating and coordinating all aspects of the peri-operative and post-transplant phases of transplantation. This position demonstrates the ability to continuously progress in skill to care for increasingly complex patients receiving coaching from experienced Transplant Coordinators and management benefiting from their practice. The Post-Transplant Coordinator position interacts with all members of inter-professional transplant team to ensure coordination of care for the post-transplant patient and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. This position demonstrates clinical knowledge and competence when providing care as appropriate using technology and managing emergencies acting as a patient and family advocate to monitor and maintain patient rights.Houston Methodist StandardPATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONSProvide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experienceInvolves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobActively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE valuesResponsibilitiesPEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSCommunicates in an active positive and effective manner with all transplant team members patients referring physicians and other health care providers; reports pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner; communicates patients status; and maintains communication as needed post-transplantUses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients and families and communicates the plan of care. Identifies and responds to the clinical psychosocial and economic needs of the transplant patient/family/caregiver during pre-operative hospital and post-transplant phases. Discusses importance of recipient/family/caregivers commitment to transplant medical and medication regimen and well-care i.e. immunizations mammography pap smears and colonoscopy etcFosters teamwork approach in all interactions with peers and team members. Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offering assistance. Contributes to meeting department score for employee engagementSERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSFollows the patient and family-centered care standards as outlined in the Houston Methodist Professional Nursing Practice document. Coordinates with interprofessional healthcare team the evaluation process for potential transplant candidate. Contributes to meeting patient satisfaction measures.Establishes mutual educational goals with patient and family/caregivers and provides education and appropriate resources regarding vital signs frequency of follow-up visits lab studies and reporting abnormalities to transplant center/primary care provider signs/symptoms of rejections/infections medications etcCollects and reviews data pertinent to recipients health and organ function per protocol and as needed in follow-up. Communicates lab data and diagnostic results to transplant physician/health care provider. Implements changes in drug/treatment therapy as ordered by transplant physicians. Arranges for consultations diagnostic procedures and hospitalization when indicated. Maintains communication with referring physicianParticipates in transplant event process according to transplant center protocol as applicable. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for process on department dashboardQUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSMonitors patient progress post-transplant identifies complications and considers interventions with the transplant team. Collaborates with nursing staff social workers and other health care providers to establish and implement patient care plan according to current standards of careRecognizes potential problems abnormal diagnostic findings and/or significant changes during the post-transplant phase coordinating required careMaintains and updates recipient status per Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network/United Network of Organ Sharing (OPTN/UNOS) regulations. Maintains comprehensive documentation of donor/recipient transplant information and recipients progress post transplantation. Complies with and is knowledgeable of OPTN/UNOS policies and listing requirements. Monitors and submits accurate data for hospital-based statistics and regulatory agencies such as OPTN/UNOS/CMS and Medicaid to ensure compliance with all governmental reporting requirements and proper quality outcomes monitoring. Contributes to meeting department and organ program targets for quality compliance and safety on department dashboardFINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSValidates patients insurance authorization for applicable diagnostic testing ensuring documentation of applicable clinical activities for department charge capture and proper department financial managementUtilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members. Contributes to meeting department and organ program financial measuresGROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSOffers innovative solutions through participation in performance improvement projects. Contributes to department initiatives for quality and process improvementParticipates in transplant-specific continuous learning and growth. Applies evidence-based practice to daily work such as reviewing the professional literature and attending professional meetings and sharing with colleagues. Identifies own learning needs and actively seeks educational opportunities both formal and informal to meet those needs. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basisThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelors degree or higher from an accredited School of NursingWORK EXPERIENCEFour years nursing experiencePrevious transplant acute care and/or ICU experience preferredLicense/CertificationLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIREDRN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure -- Compact Licensure - Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) ANDBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) KSA/ Supplemental DataKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESDemonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through on-going skills competency assessments and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesStrong assessment organizational and problem-solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role componentsSkilled at managing complex patient caseload and ability to prioritize/triage based on patient statusPresents a professional image at work and all work-related eventsKnowledgeable of OPTN/UNOS policies and listing requirements CMS Conditions of ParticipationParticipates in department donor awareness events educational opportunities and community activitiesWorking knowledge of Microsoft productsSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWORK ATTIREUniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional YesOther (department approved) NoON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.On Call* YesTRAVEL****Travel specifications may vary by department**May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area NoMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany ProfileSince its founding in 1919 Houston Methodist Hospital has earned worldwide recognition. Houston Methodist Hospital is affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital one of the nations leading centers for medical education and 2020 U.S. News & World ReportnamedHouston Methodist Hospitalto its top ranked Honor Roll for the fourth time and second consecutive year. 2020 also marked the ninth year in a row Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas. Houston Methodist Hospital directs millions of research dollars into patient care and offers the latest innovations in medical surgical and diagnostic techniques. With 952 operating beds 85 operating rooms and over 8000 employees Houston Methodist offers complete care for patients from around the world.The same high-quality care for which Houston Methodist is known is available at several Emergency Care Centers in Houston and the surrounding areas. These Emergency Care Centers house exam rooms full digital radiography suite low radiation dose 16-slice CT scan ultrasound and a full on-site stat chemistry lab. Key Skills Category Management,Corporate Paralegal,Access Control System,Ftp,Channel Sales,IT System Administration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1