GENERAL SUMMARY:
Transplant Coordinators coordinate all aspects of care for both transplant recipients and donors. A coordinator participates in medical, administrative, research and teaching duties. The coordinator is an active member of the multi-disciplinary transplant team.
Development and implementation of IPD critical Pathways
IPD discharge planning
Facilitating and managing the use of home care
Triage of OPD and IPD medical issues with referral to appropriate health care professionals
Communications with insurance companies and referring physicians
Quality assurance projects
Promoting health maintenance education and follow-up
Donor & Recipient Family and patient management
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Organizational and Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patient care personnel and relate to the patients and their families.
Minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
Analytical ability and motivation necessary to effectively plan, deliver and implement plans of care to in acute and outpatient situations.
For those working as a Coordinator of Heart Transplant/with VADS: Experience in ICU or OR preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Current RN license in the State of Michigan.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
Department: Transplant Heart
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
Benefits
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
