Director, Transplant Clinical Operations – Transplant Administration – Full Time 8 Hour Days - LosAngeles, United States - University of Southern California

Description

The Transplant Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for leading and managing the transplant nurse coordination services, and other services as assigned, within the USC Transplant Service Line and the Transplant Institute. This is inclusive of, but not limited to, Heart, Kidney/Pancreas, Liver, Lung, Vascular Composite Allograft, Living Organ Donation transplantation and mechanical circulatory support (MCS). The Nursing Director holds 24 hours accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of the clinical operations, and human resources management for the Transplant Institute programs assigned. The Nursing Director is responsible for design, implementation, and monitoring of the nursing management structure to best support all programs and patients within the care model. The Clinical Director also oversees the nursing operations and the on-going improvement initiatives, through evaluation, execution, and monitoring of nursing services provided by the Transplant Programs. The Nursing Director is a partner in the leadership of Transplant Administration along with Medical, Surgical, and Administrative leadership within the Transplant Institute. The Nursing Director collaborates closely with the Medical and Surgical Directors of each program and works as a facilitator in the identification and resolution of issues related to transplant nursing clinical practices. As a key member of the Transplant Administration team, the Nursing Director also participates in nursing-related budgeting, planning, development, productivity, and provides the nursing perspective for marketing/outreach initiatives. The Transplant Nursing Director is required to take 24-hour Administrative Call during the week, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties:

• Operations and Human Resources Management 30% Direct supervision and mentoring of clinical managers and supervisors. Responsible for the nursing-related budget planning and monitors use of nursing staff resources Analyzes nurse staffing and provides recommendations for staffing levels and work schedules to support program goals and patient needs. Responsible for recruitment, hiring, management of personnel in accordance with appropriate hiring guidelines. Ensures that annual and other required nurse training requirements are met. Maintains ongoing knowledge of legislative, social, and regulatory changes impacting the health care delivery system, with specific focus on transplantation services. Participates in Local, Regional, and National Committees through the OPO and OPTN/UNOS. Attends Regional and National Meetings in order to be kept up to date on Regional and National initiatives, policy changes, and participates in Public comment
• Quality and Process Improvement 35% Displays understanding of governing regulations, Title 22, and JCAHO requirements, defining and maintaining the standards of nursing practice while ensuring consistency with the hospital standards. Contributes to the development and implementation of a unit-based performance improvement program which complies with JCAHO, Title 22, and other applicable regulatory agencies (CMS – Transplant Regulations and OPTN/NOS). Analyzes nursing patient management processes, recommends, and implements changes to improve quality, efficacy, and timeliness of nursing coordinator and program services. Evaluates effectiveness of transplant nursing care plans and associated documentation policies and procedures. Develops and implements improvement strategies as necessary. Develops and implements transplant nursing care standards of practice, competencies, and directs transplant nursing operations. Works with Medical & Surgical Directors, Administrators, and nursing staff to develop, maintain and update clinical procedures and protocols associated with transplant patient care. Develops and maintains associated clinical practice guidelines and manuals.
• Leadership and Strategic Management 30% Provides effective direction to clinical managers, guidance, training, on-going education, and supervision of all transplant nurses, nurse practitioners, and other roles, assuring maximum quality of care, patient satisfaction, efficient practice, effective teamwork, and adherence to procedures and standards. Works with administrative directors and practice managers to help resolve technical and operational issue, including optimization of operational flow through associated nursing and support staff task assignments. Guides resolution related to nursing personnel issues/problems Participates and contributes to the transplant program strategic planning & development of short and long-term goals providing a focused nursing perspective for this work. Maintains composure and professional communication in all interactions with surgeons, potential recipients, Organ and Tissue Donation Staff, donor hospital staff and the staff at Keck Medical Center of USC.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 5%

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Nursing
• 5 years years of combined clinical experience in organ donation and/or transplantation
• 5 years leadership experience in an organ transplant program
• Experience working in solid organ programs (e.g. heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree Nursing

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse – RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

The annual base salary range for this position is $158,080.00 – $260,832.00When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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