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RN Transplant Coordinator-Kidney Transplant

Cincinnati Children's • Full-time • Cincinnati, OH, United States • 2w ago

Description:

Position Title: RN Transplant Coordinator Kidney Transplant

Department/Unit: Transplant

Shift/Hours: Days 40 hours / week with on-call

Expected Salary Range: Minimum $37.81/hour; Mid-point $47.10/hour; Salary determined based on years of nursing experience.

The Kidney Transplant Program at Cincinnati Children’s strives to optimize the quality of life of children suffering from kidney diseases. Our goal is to assist the patient in understanding the care and issues surrounding kidney disease and the steps involved in kidney transplantation.

Our staff believes the best results occur when families work together with the healthcare team. Understanding the patient's condition and treatment options is an important first step.

In cooperation with surgical subspecialists, the Nephrology and Hypertension Division at Cincinnati Children’s is deeply committed to a comprehensive post-transplant patient care program. The program started in 1965.

Kidney transplant evaluations take place at our Burnet Campus. Follow-up visits are available at our Burnet Campus, Liberty Campus and our Mason Campus.

Our nurses at Cincinnati Children’s work from dawn to dusk and through the starlit hours to deliver the best possible patient care. When parents bring their children through our doors their focus is on one thing – the best outcome for their kids. The nurses at Cincinnati Children’s help them reach the goal with dignity, respect, and lots of smiles. Such quality care is why we were designated a Magnet institution back in 2009. It is an honor to be recognized for our excellence in nursing; it sets the bar higher for what we need to continually achieve." - Barb Tofani, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Senior Vice President of Patient Services

Working as a Nurse at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center you will enjoy:

•Embracing relationship-based care while engaging with patients and families

•Working with patients and families to provide direct care in collaboration with the inter-disciplinary team and to bring the best care to the patient

•A state-of-the-art health facility

•Elevating your nursing skills

Market Leading Benefits Including:

•Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/careers/benefits

•Pension plan and optional 403(b) supplemental retirement plans

•Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

•Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

•Referral bonus program for current staff!

•Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

•Physical and mental health wellness programs

•Relocation assistance packages available for nurses!

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Nurses who have graduated from a college level nursing program and have passed a national licensing exam.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

·Post-Transplant/Donation Period
Demonstrates understanding of post-transplant/donation management including medications, complications, interventions and discharge planning. Coordinate the care of the transplant/living donor recipient in the outpatient setting to achieve optimal physical, social and emotional rehabilitation. Identifies complications and considers interventions with the transplant team. Coordinates/ensures discharge planning to provide for continuity of care. Assess recipient's compliance with medication and medical regimen and collaborates with transplant team to attain and maintain compliance. Collects and reviews data pertinent to recipient/donor health (and if applicable the organ function) with transplant physician. Communicates adjustments in patient plan of care and drug transplant therapy as ordered by medical providers. Arranges for consults, diagnostic testing, and hospitalization when indicated. Coordinates emergent evaluation of transplant recipient when indicated. Assists in the reporting required data to regulatory bodies.

·Perioperative Period
Participates in transplant/donation process according to specific standards. Shares pertinent information about the intended recipient including ABO compatibility with the transplant team. Facilitates admission or transfer of patient to the transplant facility. Notifies transplant team of pending medical and/or surgical procedure. Remove transplant recipient/living donor from list according to regulatory guidelines. Provides outcome specifics to regulatory bodies for donor family follow up.

·Pre-Transplant/Donation Period
Monitor and coordinate care of the candidate awaiting transplantation/living donation. Ensures monitoring per transplant center specific standards. Identifies and responds to the psychosocial and economic needs of the transplant/living donor candidate during the pre-transplant/donation period. Exhibits ability to maintain and update candidate listing status per regulatory regulations. Identifies the need for candidate re-evaluation and initiates process when appropriate. Acts as a resource for internal and external health care providers.

·Transplant/Living Donor Referral and Evaluation
Facilitates/coordinates evaluation and listing of potential transplant/living donor candidate. Identifies requirements and provides oversight of the candidate evaluation process. Interprets serological results and their implications for transplant. Gathers and communicates serological results and blood type in accordance with regulatory requirements. Identifies possible co-morbidities and absolute and relative contraindications for potential transplant recipients/living donor candidate. Functions as candidate advocate by applying knowledge of growth, development, educational and cultural background during candidate/family interactions. Collects and evaluates medical, psychosocial and financial data for review by transplant team. Communicates with referring physician, other care providers, payors and transplant team members regarding the candidate status and evaluation outcome. Provides data to regulatory bodies for listing statistics.

·Communication and Collaboration
Maintains thorough, accurate, and timely electronic documentation of all patient encounters to ensure safe transitions between all transplant/donation specific phases of care. Communicates effectively with patients, family and multidisciplinary team members, as well as referring and primary care provider and consultants regarding patient clinical findings and plan of care within a timely manner. Maintains/ensures communication with patient, referring physician, payors or other health care providers throughout the transplant/donation process. Collaborates with nursing staff, social work and other health care providers to establish and implement patient care plan according to current standards of care.

SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Nurses who have graduated from a college level nursing program and have passed a national licensing exam.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

· Bachelor degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification or training

· 5 - 7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

· ACEN or CCNE accredited BSN OR MSN OR Associate/Diploma RNs AND 2 years experience AND BS

·Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator OR Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse OR obtained with 3-5 years

Preferred:

·MSN

Unique Skills: Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).

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