RN Coordinator - Kidney Transplant Program (Post Transplant)

Overview:

The RN Coordinator - Kidney Transplant (Post Transplant) is responsible for the coordination of clinical care for renal transplant patients in the outpatient clinic setting at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center. The Transplant Coordinator works within an interdisciplinary team to provide education, monitoring, advice and care for transplant patients and their care partners.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates clinical care including patient assessment, phone call triage, case management and follow-up care for renal transplantation.

 

Follows program standards to meet Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) guidelines.

 

Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary team, referring providers and ancillary departments.

 

Provides appropriate education related to transplant and living donation, and documents education in medical record.

 

Organizes admission of transplant patients and donors if appropriate.

 

Reviews and records labs, vital signs, medications, and input/output as appropriate

 

Recognizes and communicates abnormal lab and test results to medical team as appropriate.

 

Assists with patient clinic flow, manages follow up appointments, lab draws, outpatient procedures and imaging.

Qualifications:

Education:

Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required; MSN/MN preferred. Internal candidates may be considered with verification of a BSN or MSN/MN in progress

 

Experience:

Minimum of five years work experience related to area of responsibility required.

 

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and relationships with related organizations including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) required.

 

Management experience or experience in developing kidney transplant programs preferred.

 

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, and workflow planning.

Ability to manage a broad span of control through implementation of a self-directed team approach.

Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.

 

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

 

 

 

 

Licensure:

• Current applicable state RN license required.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Pay Range: USD $55.01 - USD $81.97 /Hr. Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity:

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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