Registered Nurse (Rn) - Post-Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Coordinator

The Transplant Coordinator Nurse is accountable for the coordination of all aspects of care for the transplant patient population. Assesses and plans in collaboration with the patient, caregiver, and multidisciplinary healthcare team to meet needs across the care continuum. Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interprets information relative to the patient's age-specific needs. Provides patient and family education on a consistent basis. Provides leadership through activities such as community involvement, committee work, and participation in quality improvement and research. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, the United National Organ Standard's (UNOS), and the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) guidelines provide the basis for practice.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

During the selection process you will participate in a virtual (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the virtual interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question — Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps as appropriate.

• Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience required, 3 years preferred.
• Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.
• Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and computer skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness required.

Additional Qualifications

• Previous care coordination, outpatient dialysis experience and/or transplant experience is not required but strongly preferred.
• This position is very fast paced and has a high volume of patients.
• Nurses spend a considerable amount of time triaging symptoms via the phone, reviewing labs, providing patient education about transplant specific medications & complications as well as coordinating complex care (infusions, specialty care, etc). for patients with local (out of state) providers.

Certification/Licensure

• Coordinators in Bone Marrow Transplant must obtain Adult or Pediatric Oncology Certification (OCN or CPHON), or Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN) credential within three years of hire. Recertification must be maintained for the duration of the employee’s tenure in the transplant position. Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
• Coordinators in Transplant must obtain either Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) credential within three years of hire.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency from either American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current RN license by applicable state requirements.