Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 12 Hour Shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the guidance of the Solid Organ Transplant Associate Vice President and Lead On-Call Transplant Coordinator and in collaboration with the organ procurement organization (OPO) and Transplant Surgeons the On-Call Transplant Coordinator is responsible for screening deceased donor organ offers for the solid organ transplant programs (heart, kidney, liver) at Penn State Health. They will work closely with the OPO, transplant surgeons, transplant coordinators operating room, inpatient units, OR pharmacy, HLA lab, blood bank and transplant team to coordinate potential transplants. This individual would be working 12-hour shifts, rotating between days/nights including holidays and weekends. Primarily this position is a remote position. However, there may be a need to be available to come on-site in the event on an as-needed basis. This position is also responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), and other regulatory agencies. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience required

Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Intensive care or organ procurement organization experience 

CCTC certified or obtained within three (3) years of hire 

Requires excellent communication and organizational skills 

Must be able to function independently within the limits of the position 

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

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