This is a casual position with a potential end date of 12/31/2027
JOB SUMMARY:
The Transplant Coordinator/Nurse Practitioner responsibilities include all phases of the transplantvprocess from initial referral through outpatient follow up. This position will be responsible forvproviding comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation tovpediatric heart transplant candidates and recipients. The responsibilities include: Coordination of anvinterdisciplinary medical care delivery system under the direction of the Medical Director; Serving asva liaison between patients, family, medical staff, referring physicians, and insurance companies;vDeveloping and providing individualized patient/family teaching; Providing ongoing assessment of
appropriate nursing interventions for effective use of resources and quality assurance. Demonstrates knowledge of, and compliance with, OPTN policies and CMS regulations. Organizes and participates in quality meetings and QAPI activities. Maintains transplant list for internal and external purposes. Supports data entry for various data bases. Additional responsibilities include rotational on call duties for donor/recipient heart transplant coordination and liaison function with organ procurement agencies; data collection and documentation for clinical management and certification requirements; developing educational/teaching materials and protocols; development of clinical protocols, policy, and procedures; community education and public relations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree
1 year of experience
California RN License
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Furnisher
NP Furnishing, CA CS II
Medicare Billing number (NPI - National Provider Identifier); upon hire but no later than 3 months of employment
BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association
Ped Adv Life Support Provider (PALS)
Completion of a mandatory RCHSD critical care NP orientation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:
2 years of experience
2 years of NP experience in specialty area
DEA Controlled Substance II, IIn, III, IIIn, IV, V
Drug Enforcement Agency
Controlled Substance II privileges
Formal education and/or lecturing skills
National Certification in specialty area as a Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric NATCO certification and Cardiac Transplant experience
The current salary range for this position is $74.51 to $102.45
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.