Nurse Coordinator - Transplant

apartment UCSF Health location_onSan Francisco, CA, US

Transplant - Liver Acquisition

Full Time

85602BR

Job Summary

Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team, the nurse coordinator provides expert nursing care for transplant patients, including candidates (pre-transplant), recipients (post-transplant) and/or living donors with a variety of complex treatment options. The nursing coordinator serves as a contact point for transplant patients, family members, referring physicians, staff as well as contact point for the coordination and facilitation of the care of the patient in specialty areas. The nurse coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of patient care for the entire period of care including inpatient, outpatient or both. The transplant nurse coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the care of transplant patients to ensure they reach their maximum health potential before and/or after transplant.

Specific daily responsibilities include: triaging patient calls and lab results, coordinating studies and specialty referrals, confirming orders, providing ongoing transplant patient education, spearheading the coordination of care for the transplant patient across disciplines, and clinic work as needed. Pre transplant coordinators will focus on the evaluation and workup of the pre transplant candidate, while the post-transplant coordinator will focus on coordinating the care and optimizing the health of the transplant recipient. Living Donor coordinators will focus on evaluation and workup of the potential living donor.

This position will support the transplant team by communicating with patients on behalf of providers. Respond to changes in patient condition as exhibited in signs, symptoms and lab values in collaboration with the provider. The nurse will make changes to medication and treatment plans as delegated by the provider. The nurse coordinator will educate patient on any changes and document in the EHR.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $95.76 - $124.25 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

Minimum two (2) years of outpatient employment in the field of organ transplantation or donation, Or equivalent experience in organ specific specialty (i.e. outpatient nephrology experience for kidney transplant, pulmonology experience for lung transplant, hepatology for liver transplant.)
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR certification
Knowledge of end stage organ specific disease.
Understanding contraindications to transplant as well as common post-transplant complications.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to accept full responsibility for a defined and delegated area.
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work effectively with physicians and other support staff
The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

Prior outpatient transplant experience
Solid Organ case management experience
Experience in immunosuppressive therapy

License/Certification

Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009141 NURSE CRD

Job Category

Nursing - Adult Services, Nursing - Ambulatory Services/Outpatient, Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday

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