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The Transplant Coordinator Registered Nurse (RN) provides and leads the delivery of competent, evidence-based, patient-centered, and recovery-oriented nursing to Veterans going through the organ transplant process. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Follows procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Major duties include, but are not limited to: The Transplant Care Coordinator assists Veterans, family members, and caregivers with receiving the most appropriate transplant options and services to meet their complex health care needs.
Coordinates timely processing of pre/post transplantation patients care coordination requirements, to include repetitive record review to assure that ongoing monitoring and timely submission of transplant consideration packets into Veterans Affairs Central Office (VACO) Tracer Program, travel, and imaging/pathology. Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care.
Coordination also includes assuring services interface within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and community programs to provide continuity of care to patients. Demonstrates cognitive decision-making, communication, and counseling to address the patients' needs. Continued monitoring of proper medication management, treatment plans, and team goals.
The Transplant Care Coordinator addresses psychosocial, as well as nursing and medical needs of patients and their families/caregivers, through participation with the interdisciplinary care team. Coordinates and expedites care from diagnosis to treatment. Analyzes and manages laboratory and radiology results and provides information to the providers. Utilizes databases to provide population management to track patient care through all episodes of care.
Evaluates care and outcomes to ensure timely and appropriate provision of services. Advocates for holistic care through patient/family education and provider interaction and implements an educational plan to meet the patient care needs. Responsible for providing continuous patient education about transplantation status and future needs/requirements for successful transplantation.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience in Care Coordination and/or working in organ transplant programs Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Location: 6900 N. Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas NV 89086 Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position Functional Statement #: 593-11552, 593-11553, 593-111554, 593-11555, 593-11556 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure: Not required
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Teresa.Inch@va.gov · 702-791-9000 X14898
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75696 – $152621/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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