RN Transplant Coordinator – Heart Transplant

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the nation’s best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you’ll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!

Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits. Eligibility may vary.

Position description
The Transplant Coordinator Nurse – Heart Transplant, 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.

Qualifications
Graduate of a baccalaureate Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program.
Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience required, 3 years preferred.

Additional qualifications
Must be able to work flexible hours and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care setting.
Demonstrated leadership ability and interpersonal effectiveness required. Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
Strong communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and computer skills required.
Heart transplant team. Must obtain CCTC or CCTN certification within 3 years of start date.
Transplant, cardiology, or ICU experience strongly preferred.
Must possess strong computer skills to be successful in this role. Attention to detail is also imperative.

Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License or certification
Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Arizona and Florida – Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Midwest – Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Coordinators in Transplant must obtain either Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) credential within three years of hire. 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 specialty certification/training may be required by work area.

Exemption status
Exempt

Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum salary every 2 weeks is approx $3096.00, based on a full-time position.

Benefits eligible
Yes

Schedule
Full Time

Hours / Pay period
80

Schedule details
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Call is also required for this role. This position also takes call for UNOS status changes. Needs of the department may vary.

Weekend schedule
This position also takes call including weekends and holidays for UNOS status changes; call is rotational.

International Assignment
No

Site description
Over the next four years, Mayo Clinic is making significant investments in both the physical and technological future of health care, through doubling the size of the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, inclusive of practice, education, and research activities. Mayo Clinic’s campuses in Arizona are located in Phoenix and Scottsdale, in the beautiful Sonoran Desert. The region is known as the Valley of the Sun, a metropolitan area with more than 4 million residents in 25 cities and towns.

With Phoenix being the fifth largest city in the nation, this sunny “desert metropolis” offers the amenities of a big city in the midst of a strikingly beautiful, rugged, southwest landscape.

Scottsdale frequently earns praise as a highly desirable place to live. The city’s more than 200,000 residents enjoy a vibrant mix of culinary hot spots, arts and entertainment, professional and collegiate sports teams, and community resources. The region’s desert climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle with a full complement of sports and recreation.

Recruiter
Jemica Archer

EOE
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.