Job Description

Job Summary

The Transplant Coordinator (TC) coordinates care for adult and pediatric patients in end stage organ failure across the continuum of transplant care (pre-transplant, during transplant, and post-transplant), in addition to adults across the continuum of living donation (evaluation, inpatient, post-donation). The TC is the process expert regarding transplant phases of care and living donation. The TC educates patients, caregivers, and hospital staff about transplant-specific topics and living donation. The TC collaborates with members of the health care team to enhance patient care and serves as investigator, consultant, and leader. The TC makes clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The Transplant Coordinator is an integral member of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the organization.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR or UCDH-issued CPR Certification
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least six (6) months of RN clinical experience.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Nursing Process and Practice
• 5% - Professional Development
• 10% - Quality
• 5% - Nursing Research

Department Overview

UC Davis Transplant Center is a UCDH-designated clinical center responsible for clinical management and coordination of solid organ pre- and post-transplant patient care and living donation. The program serves UCDH patients requiring solid organ transplantation and living organ donors.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $6,501.34 - $9,023.26
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Location: Medical Records Building (HSP012) – Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: NX-Nurses
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Resources to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Special Requirements – Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials

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