Overview
Abdominal Transplant Programs: Kidney Transplant, Pancreas Transplant, Liver Transplant, and Living Donor Programs
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position supervises Transplant Service Line clinical nursing positions, support staff and processes by coordinating and overseeing work assignments. This position is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of all patients throughout the organization. Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates all intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities. The incumbent is responsible for all on-site administrative decisions in the absence of the administrative team and participates in the development, implementation, and revision of Transplant Service Line policies and procedures. This position participates in the interview process as well as assesses, develops and provides training for new and existing employees. This position has the authority to determine appropriate training needs and initiate disciplinary action. This position may be required to provide direct patient care as needed by area of assignment. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the work of an area in the department in mission, vision, and values.
- Drives the operation in alignment of goals and strategy of the department.
- Schedules labor and equipment.
- Accountable for the accurate reporting of time and attendance of direct reports.
- Actively participates and leads patient selection committee meetings assuring all regulatory required aspects of patient selection are completed.
- Provides input related to patient selection and assures clinical treatment decisions have been assigned for completion by the appropriate transplant team member.
- Supervises clinical operations within individual transplant programs and assists teams in the resolution of operational issues, as needed.
- Represents all programs within Transplant quality structure, assisting with event reviews and post event staff education.
- Provides Emergency Transplant Waitlist placement approval for patients without insurance authorization.
- Provides administrative approval for organ acquisition or organ perfusion related expenses.
- Leads the implementation of new processes or procedures and the development of training for clinical transplant staff.
- Manages Transplant IT issues and assists staff with resolution or escalation.
- Collaborates with Transplant Program Managers to maintain operational compliance with organizational policies, procedures and transplant specific regulations, including CMS, DNV, and OPTN.
- Collaborates with Transplant Program Managers to develop annual transplant program budgets in order to maintain staffing and supply resources within established budget targets.
- Manages monthly Medicare Time Study reporting, required for all staff providing pre-transplant care.
- May manage the hiring, orienting and development of staff.
- May conduct employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary processes to align employee performance and behaviors.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated organizational, human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to resolve staff and scheduling conflicts in order to meet department goals and needs.
- Ability to orchestrate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Two years of transplant nursing experience, which includes direct care to pre or post-transplant recipients within the last 5 years.
- Certification by the American Board for Transplant Certification as a Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator, Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator or Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Licenses Required
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state) license if residency is not being changed to Utah.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- One of the following
- Current certification as a Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) through the American Board for Transplant Certification.
- Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) through the American Board for Transplant Certification.
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) through the American Board for Transplant Certification.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment or patients while providing medical care. This position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 71744
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH CST 28A TRANSPLANT ADMIN
Category Nursing
Workplace Set Up On-site
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