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RN Transplant Coordinator (Renal)

OhioHealth
$44,218 - $73,234 a year
Ohio
Full time
1 day ago

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Job Description Summary:

JOB SUMMARY

The Solid Organ Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the evaluation and preparation of patients for organ transplant and long-term management of patients post-transplant. The Transplant Coordinator is responsible for coordinating patient care across the continuum through inpatient and outpatient settings.

The Transplant Coordinator should demonstrate independent thinking through a high degree of problem solving and innovation. These skills are required to resolve complex problems that arise unexpectedly and apply appropriate interventions to individual patients while performing daily tasks.

The incumbent serves as a clinical resource for other team members, patients, and caregivers, referring providers, and community clinicians. Interacts daily with patients, families/caregivers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, navigators, financial counselors, and physicians to provide and facilitate care. Provides direct patient care including education of patients and caregivers regarding transplantation including assessment, monitoring, and management of pre- and post-transplant side effects and complications.

The Transplant Coordinator:

  • Interacts daily with patients, families/caregivers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, discharge planners and physicians to provide and facilitate care.

  • Communicates and collaborates with community physicians, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, home health agencies, insurance company case managers and medical directors to ensure a successful continuum of care.

  • Demonstrates competence in managing the care of people with renal and hepatic failure, diabetes, cardiopulmonary disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and other disorders related to transplantation.

  • Demonstrates competence in the management of immunosuppression, including a host of adverse reactions and drug interactions.

This position requires organizational skills, problem solving abilities, and decision-making skills to support the planning and scheduling of transplant patients to ensure a successful continuum of care. Must be able to prioritize clinical issues and case manage patients in various stages of the transplant process including outpatient pre-transplant workup, inpatient, and long-term post-transplant follow-up. Responsible for some program development and research related activities.

Responsibilities And Duties:

CLINICAL DUTIES
Conduct pre-transplant interviews with prospective transplant patients and families. Synthesize and interpret eligibility criteria for patients, families, physicians and outside agencies.
Analyze pre-transplant clinical data and collaborate with other medical personnel to prepare patients and families for transplantation; gather and review medical and social history.
Coordinate pre-transplant preparations.
Coordinate evaluation process for pre-transplant (referral) patients to ensure effective use of hospital and clinical resources.
Educate patients and families on the transplant process.
Conduct post-discharge planning and education.
Provide direct care to transplant patients in the Outpatient Transplant Clinic.
Assess post-transplant organ function and general health status and collaboratively determine need for additional assessment or intervention.
Provide care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting to facilitate continuum of care through the entirety of the transplant journey.
Collaborate with other clinicians to facilitate patient care and ensure patient needs are met.
Utilize UNOS guidelines to select appropriate patients for organ transplantation in collaboration with transplant team.
Provide telephone consultation and follow-up to support patients and their families.
Implement and coordinate education, selection and preparation for live kidney donors.
Provide on-call service during off-shifts, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis to coordinate activities prior to transplant and provide medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the on-call physician.
Participate in the development and implementation of processes, policies, and standards of care for transplant patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

ADMINISTRATIVE, OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION DUTIES
Provide education for patients along the transplant continuum to assist in the understanding of processes and procedures.
Assist in onboarding/training new associates to the department.
Participate in relevant research and continuing education opportunities.
Monitor and input patient data in collaboration with the Data Analyst to meet UNOS requirements.
Complete necessary UNOS documentation to maintain compliance standards (listing, status changes, post-transplant follow up information).
Maintains relationship and collaboration with external community stakeholders to ensure holistic patient needs are met.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Minimum 2 years of experience as a nurse in transplant or at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Solid Organ Transplant Administration

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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