POSITION SUMMARY
Provides supervision, training, direction, and performance monitoring to the Organ Placement nursing staff of the University Health Transplant Institute (UHTI). Supports daily operational productivity by coordinating organ offer evaluation and recipient selection activities, managing the clinical functions of the Organ Placement program, and facilitating high-quality, cost-effective care for the waitlist and transplant populations during the organ offer process through transplant surgery. Works in direct collaboration with the Executive Director, Senior Director of Transplant Operations, Assistant Directors of Organ teams, Medical and Surgical Director(s) to optimize organ placement workflow and regulatory compliance. Recognizes problems with existing procedures and employs professional knowledge to make necessary decisions and formal process changes.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in nursing required (for RN leadership/Magnet designation). Master's degree preferred. Minimum of five (5) years of related, progressively responsible healthcare experience required, with at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Transplant nursing experience required; organ placement or transplant coordination experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of UNOS/OPTN regulatory framework, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards governing transplant programs required.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
Current RN licensure in the State of Texas required. Certification as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or equivalent national certification in a related field required. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required. CITI research certification preferred or attainable within six months of hire.
