Transplant Recovery Nurse

At Houston Methodist, the Transplant Recovery Nurse position leads organ procurement services required for transplantation and manages the peri-operative phase of recipient transplantation. This position serves as a mentor and resources for team members. The Transplant Recovery Nurse position reviews cadaveric donor organ offers, assesses clinical diagnostics, and evaluates case details with transplant physicians to determine suitability which includes the dissemination of pertinent transplant case information, providing clinical guidance to other departments, and full coordination of the organ recovery and transplant events. This position will assist the physicians in caring for the needs of the patients using specialized clinical knowledge and skills and will provide support for patient and family during the wait for transplant. The Transplant Recovery Nurse position will lead the organ recovery process according to transplant center protocol which includes meeting the supply, equipment, and transportation needs of the transplant team to ensure an optimal recovery environment. In collaboration with the physicians, this position will implement appropriate organ and tissue-specific preservation as requested. The Transplant Recovery Nurse position coordinates and communicates with all members of the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), Houston Methodist (HM) recovery and transplant teams, and recipient candidate and family to ensure proper management of the organ recovery and transplant events.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days OR
• RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days AND
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) AND
• CTP - Certified Transplant Preservationist (ABTC) OR
• CPTC - Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (ABTC) OR
• CCTC - Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (ABTC)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

• Ability to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional healthcare team and patients and their families

• Skilled at managing complex caseload and ability to prioritize/triage multiple responsibilities with high level of critical thinking

• Extremely well-organized and detail oriented, self-directed

• Demonstrates continuous learning and growth

• Exhibits ability to timely remove transplant recipient from waitlist per OPTN/UNOS regulations

• Competent knowledge of, and compliance with, CMS Conditions of Participation and OPTN/UNOS policies and listing requirements

• Belongs to at least one professional organization as applicable

• Demonstrates highly developed assessment skills; contributes to policies, procedure and protocols

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional No
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. With 948 operating beds, 85 operating rooms and more than 8,400 employees, Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.