Overview

Hello humankindness Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix ArizonaSt. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizonas healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizonas Most Admired Companies.Look for us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

The Transplant Coordinator is a member of the team responsible for coordination of the clinical process from patient referral, evaluation, acceptance, treatment and follow-up. Incumbent serves as a resource to staff and multi-disciplinary team and community caring for program patients.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills in the care of patients from adolescent to adult, and will play a role in the holistic evaluation of patient(s).

• Skills in the area of critical thinking, interpersonal communication, conflict management, problem solving, autonomy and decision-making are highly desirable.

• Maintains program compliance and QAPI. Complies with regulatory, governing and other external agencies requirements in the area of quality, data reporting, accreditation surveys, and inspections.

• Complies with all state and federal regulations.

• Complies with all policies, procedures and standards to ensure consistent application and effective operations.

• In collaboration with the program Medical Director and administrator, provides for timely data input and management.

• Assists in developing policies and procedures, order sets and pathways to improve overall quality of care and program development.

• After hours and weekends required to meet patient and program needs.

• On call duties as assigned

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, and adoption assistance

Qualifications

MINIMUM

Nursing degree.

Three years experience with patients in a related setting and/or three years experience in an intensive care, acute care, telemetry or medical/ surgical setting.

Working knowledge of regulatory compliance and survey processes.

Joint Commission and CMS standards.

Working knowledge of QAPI process.

Strong verbal, written communication skills.

Proficient computer skills.

Performance improvement tools and methodologies such as PDCA, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.

Current Arizona RN license (or compact state).

PREFERRED

BSN

Critical care/cardiothoracic experience.

Program Management/Development.

Pay Range

$42.69 - $61.91 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.