Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationJob SummaryThe Nurse Coordinator will be functioning with the context of the framework for professional nursing practice The Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides and coordinates the multidisciplinary clinical care of potential and actual transplant candidates and recipients Coordinates the clinical management of post transplant patients Manages data for transplant patients Plans develops implements and evaluates educational programs and publications designed to meet the needs of nurses medical personnel patients families and the community Reports to the ManagerResponsibilities may includeConducts post transplant interviews including health assessment evaluation and post transplant patient teaching coordinates the post transplant care and communicates with transplant multidisciplinary team to ensure post transplant patient successbull Participates in the Transplant Health Care Team in establishing and accomplishing goals functions as a change agent by consulting and communicating with care givers across clinical areas related to improving the clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness of transplantation patient carebull Identifies educational needs of patients families populations health care providers and students Develops andor guides development of programs protocols and policies to meet those needsbull Attends transplant multidisciplinary meetings and conducts post transplant follow up visits with patients after their transplant to assess and evaluate the needs of the patientbull Participates in qualityresearch studies and interprets disseminates and utilizes findings in practice to improve quality cost and outcomes of patient care eg standards program development changes in care Mentors and coaches staff in conducting research and utilizing findingsbull Represents the organization at local regional and national levels through speaking presenting and publishing to help to identify the organization as a center of excellencebull Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needs for the post transplant populationbull Models quality patientcustomer service by demonstrating a willingness to serve all customers at all times maintaining an awareness of patientcustomer needs and responding to those needs maintaining confidentiality of all patient information and functioning in a collaborative manner with other care givers to ensure quality patient carebull Contributes to healthcare improvement by coaching developing and mentoring staff participating in performancequality improvement opportunities and research and through coordinating development and annual review of standards of care with other Health Care Team membersWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology medical care and is home to the Center for Education Simulation and Innovation CESI one of the most advanced medical simulation training centers in the world Housing the Northeastrsquos largest robotic surgery center committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organizationJob SummaryThe Nurse Coordinator will be functioning with the context of the framework for professional nursing practice The Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides and coordinates the multidisciplinary clinical care of potential and actual transplant candidates and recipients Coordinates the clinical management of post transplant patients Manages data for transplant patients Plans develops implements and evaluates educational programs and publications designed to meet the needs of nurses medical personnel patients families and the community Reports to the ManagerResponsibilities may includeConducts post transplant interviews including health assessment evaluation and post transplant patient teaching coordinates the post transplant care and communicates with transplant multidisciplinary team to ensure post transplant patient successbull Participates in the Transplant Health Care Team in establishing and accomplishing goals functions as a change agent by consulting and communicating with care givers across clinical areas related to improving the clinical outcomes and cost effectiveness of transplantation patient carebull Identifies educational needs of patients families populations health care providers and students Develops andor guides development of programs protocols and policies to meet those needsbull Attends transplant multidisciplinary meetings and conducts post transplant follow up visits with patients after their transplant to assess and evaluate the needs of the patientbull Participates in qualityresearch studies and interprets disseminates and utilizes findings in practice to improve quality cost and outcomes of patient care eg standards program development changes in care Mentors and coaches staff in conducting research and utilizing findingsbull Represents the organization at local regional and national levels through speaking presenting and publishing to help to identify the organization as a center of excellencebull Demonstrates competencies including knowledge and behaviors to meet age specific patient needs for the post transplant populationbull Models quality patientcustomer service by demonstrating a willingness to serve all customers at all times maintaining an awareness of patientcustomer needs and responding to those needs maintaining confidentiality of all patient information and functioning in a collaborative manner with other care givers to ensure quality patient carebull Contributes to healthcare improvement by coaching developing and mentoring staff participating in performancequality improvement opportunities and research and through coordinating development and annual review of standards of care with other Health Care Team membersbull Current Connecticut registered Nurse License BSN Requiredbull years recent clinical acute care experiencebull Experience in transplantation preferredbull Certification or eligibility within specialty may be requiredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability statusbull Current Connecticut registered Nurse License BSN Requiredbull years recent clinical acute care experiencebull Experience in transplantation preferredbull Certification or eligibility within specialty may be requiredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentAs an Equal Opportunity EmployerAffirmative Action employer the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicantrsquos race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status