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Transplant Coordinator (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Inpatient - Respiratory Institute - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Day

$107,999.99 - $153,000 / year

Description Job Title - Transplant Coordinator (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) - Inpatient - Respiratory Institute - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full Time - Day The Transplant Coordinator is a Registered Professional Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with specific knowledge and skills who participates in the coordination of clinical programs and services for designated patient populations within the Transplantation Institute. Responsibilities Responsible For Development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of clinical programs and services for designated patient populations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice Coordinates the multidisciplinary screening and evaluation of patients seen in the transplant practice at MSH and approved satellites. The multidisciplinary team includes the transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, social work, nutrition, pharmacy and finance. Coordinators work with their assistants to facilitate other medical specialty visits as needed. Ensures all necessary lab tests are performed on potential transplant candidates and that results are updated as required (including bloodwork sent to Rogosin for tissue typing). Participates in making recommendations regarding placing as patient on the transplant waiting list. Educates patients on the benefits of living donation (when applicable). Communicates with all active transplant candidates regarding waiting list status on an ongoing basis. Ensures all medical clearances are updated regularly. On call responsibilities include facilitating all organ offers from UNOScommunicating with surgeons, fellows and patients to ensure timeliness of all organ offers. Coordinators also answer patient calls after hours, on holidays and weekends. Follows patients during their hospitalization and coordinates with transplant team to coordinate consulting services as needed. Coordinates outpatient follow up visits with the outpatient transplant team. Educates patients and family regarding all transplant medications, lifestyle changes, as well as outpatient follow-up protocols. Assesses continued recovery of patient through compliance with outpatient visits, scheduling of blood tests, regular review of labs, adjusts immunosuppressive medication as needed during regular lab review. Professional Practice Supports the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Medical Center. Maintains clinical competence. Is responsible and accountable for their own nursing practice. Advocates the highest standards of nursing practice. Approaches patients, families and other members of the health care team in a professional, respectful manner. Serves as a clinical role model and resource to the nursing staff. Serves as a professional resource to other members of the health care team. Demonstrates professional involvement by: a. Attending and participating in workshops, seminars, and courses as presenter or author. b. Keeping abreast of current literature and trends in practice. c. Participating in related professional organizations. Considers ethical issues in professional nursing practice. Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect. Maintains attendance and punctuality record in accordance with departmental standards. Adheres to dress code in accordance with departmental policy. Administrative Practice Collaborates with other members of the health care team in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of policies, procedures, and standards of care for designated patient populations. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital, departmental and care center standards, policies, procedures and guidelines as well as regulatory agency standards. Participates in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement programs. Participates in risk management activities including identifying and communicating issues of risk in a timely manner. Participates in committee activities. Is aware of and responsive to budgetary constraints and incorporates financial principles into program development and allocation of resources. Assists in the recruitment/retention, annual evaluations and disciplinary process for support staff of their designated organ program (i.e. transplant coordinator assistant and medical assistants). Qualifications Education Requirements Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required. Masters in Nursing and certification in specialty area is required OR: Baccalaureate Degree in Physician Assistant is required; Masters preferred. Experience Requirements Progressive job related experience specific to area of responsibility Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable) New York State Nurse/NP/PA License with current registration. Non-Bargaining Unit, 005 - Respiratory Institute - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $107999.99 - $153000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.