Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p
Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at [email protected]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the guidance of the Manager of the Transplant program and in collaboration with the Director of Transplant Director the Solid Organ Transplant Nurse Educator is responsible for the planning, designing and executing all education efforts for heart transplant candidates and transplant recipients for kidney, liver, and heart transplants within the hospital and community setting. The Solid Organ Transplant Nurse Educator will follow established clinical practice guidelines and hospital policy in addition to adult learning principles to deliver education that fulfills CMS and other regulatory requirements. The SOT Nurse Educator will maintain knowledge related to the standard of care for candidates and recipients of kidney, liver and heart transplants. Their duties include, but are not limited to, coordination of staff orientation to transplant and annual training for all departments/units within the organization where transplant patients and are cared for. Transplant training will be tailored to the individual roles of staff within those departments/units based on pertinent information to assist them in their delivery of care to transplant heart candidates and recipients. The Solid Organ Transplant Nurse Educator will maintain and update annual competencies, and all patient related education material based on regulatory standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Two (2) years of experience caring for transplant patients and/or as a Nurse Educator
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Experience working as a Nurse Educator
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Requires excellent communication and organizational skills
• Certification in Nurse Professional Development
• Certification as a Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC)- New hire must have a plan with direct supervisor to obtain CCTC within three (3) years of hire.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Union: Non Bargained