Adv Practice Provider

Summary: 

The Advance Practice Provider is responsible for the day-to-day activities related to recovering organs for transplant, including but not limited to taking administrative/clinical call, comprehensive donor management, as well as assisting in OR as needed.  Additional responsibilities include directing donor management and advance practice procedures, such as liver biopsy, bronchoscopy, line placement, and additional unlisted procedures at the direction of the Chief Medical Officer to maximize the gift of organ donation.  The Advance Practice Provider will also be expected to assist in the development and implementation of training materials and competency assessments for organ recovery coordinators and clinical specialists.   

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Communication 
  • Consult, advice, and coordinate with the Chief Medical Officer, Clinical Leadership team, and Learning & Development team to support the development and sustainment of an effective clinical team. 
  • Maintain knowledge of clinical donor management best practices and serve as a consultant in the development and review of educational materials provided to the clinical team. 
  • Function as a stand-in for the Chief Medical Officer with external partners regarding donor case reviews, implementation of EMR order sets, and hospital policies. 
  • Participate in active donor team huddles. 
  • Act as a resource to clinical specialists and the Chief Medical Director. 
• Time Management 
  • Lead oversight of simulation-based training scenarios and support implantation of simulation exercises for clinical staff initial proficiency sign-off. 
  • In partnership with the Learning & Development team and Clinical Leadership, develop, periodically evaluate, and deliver ongoing education curriculum used to train Senior and Advanced Practice clinical staff. 
• Attention to Detail 
  • Maintain knowledge of department quality assurance standards, processes, and procedures, including identifying and correcting errors to support compliance and operational excellence. 
  • Perform moderately complex testing with portable bedside laboratory devices in accordance with CLIA standards of practice, including echocardiography, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, and EKG interpretation under the direction of the Chief Medical Director. 
  • Complete comprehensive hospital medical record reviews, including history of present illness, past medical history, malignancy screening, and surgical interventions at donor case initiation. 
• Problem-Solving 
  • Participate in and lead case reviews to access opportunities for improvement related to clinical donor management and research initiatives. 
  • Function as a consultant, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer, in the assessment of patient suitability when further clinical insight is required by the clinical leader on call (MOC). 
• Accountability 
  • Take calls as a representative of the Chief Medical Officer to oversee effective donor management and collaboratively guide the clinical team to optimize organ function and maximize organs transplanted per donor. 
  • Review donor chart documentation and collaborate with case specialists and Organ Recovery Coordinators to develop daily donor evaluation plans. 
• Conflict Resolution 
  • Collaborate with leadership team members to ensure all affected staff demonstrate acceptable levels of competency. 
• Coaching & Feedback 
  • Effectively and professionally train Organ Recovery Coordinators (ORCs) on advanced practice procedures aligned with training plans, including bronchoscopy, line placement, and other advanced clinical interventions. 
  • Provide staff with continuous training and updates on department protocols, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements related to all aspects of Southwest Transplant Alliance processes, from referral through case completion. 
• Collaboration & Influence 
  • Collaborate with leadership team members to identify, define, and develop data-driven ongoing skills-based training, annual competency programs, and learning objectives for staff. 
• Performance Management 
  • Participate in process improvement and data development projects, including case reviews and research opportunities. 
• Decision Making 
  • Act as a clinical consultant and subject matter expert to support donor suitability evaluations, organ optimization strategies, and operational decisions requiring advanced clinical judgement. 
• Process Improvement 
  • Proactively identify and recommend improvements to clinical processes and procedures. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned that are consistent with the purpose of the role. 

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, biological science, or related field is required.  A combination of alternative education and experience may be considered in lieu of the formal education requirements. 
• Nurse Practitioner or Advance Practice Licensure is required. 
• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) certification is required. 
• Basic Live Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider certifications are required. 
• Minimum of 5 years of OPO experience in an organ recovery type clinical role or clinical bedside care is required. 
• Working knowledge of OPTN policy is required. 
• Current Driver’s License is required and maintained with an acceptable driving record as defined by STA policy. 

Compliance:  

• This position is classified as OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Category I.  Employees in this role routinely perform job duties that may involve direct contact with blood, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).  Appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times. 
• Employees will receive mandatory training on bloodborne pathogens, safe work practices, and proper PPE usage.  Employees must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. 
• This role requires compliance with HIPAA and all confidentiality standards related to patient, donor, employee, and organizational information.  Employees must safeguard all confidential information and disclose it only as permitted by law and organizational policy.   

Other: 

Southwest Transplant Alliance maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with employees and applicants for employment. No aspect of employment will be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by statute.  In addition to federal law requirements, STA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the STA has staff. 

Disclaimer:  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.  It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Job duties may change at any time with or without notice.  Nothing in this description constitutes a contract of employment, and employment remains at-will.