Kidney Transplant Nurse Coordinator at MedStar Georgetown

2 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States MEDSTAR HEALTH Full time

General Summary of Position

MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute
The MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute (MGTI) is seeking a Kidney Transplant Nurse Coordinator for our rapidly expanding multi-organ transplant program.

MGTI is a proud member of MedStar Health, the premier health system in the Mid-Atlantic region and one of the nation's leaders in solid organ transplants.

MGTI is one of MedStar's Centers of Excellence and offers evaluation and treatment of advanced liver disease, intestinal disorders, chronic kidney disease and complications of diabetes. Our goal is to restore patients to their optimum level of health and return them to a productive life. We specialize in innovative treatments and provide our patients with access to groundbreaking research and clinical trials.

Position Summary

Provides professional nursing care for transplant patients following established standards and practices. Functions to advance the clinical mission and goals of the Department through collaborative relationships within the Medical Center. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Schedule
Monday -Friday Days

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Required Bachelor's degree BSN Preferred

Experience

3-4 years Professional nursing experience Required 1-2 years Previous transplant, outpatient, or dialysis experience highly Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia Required andCPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification Required andCCTC - Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator Certification as a clinical transplant coordinator Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs professional nursing service in inpatient/outpatient clinical settings including, but not limited to: patient assessment, teaching, discharge planning, and telephone triage.Greets patients and prepares them for physician evaluations. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in the collection of samples and completion of tests.Facilitates the evaluation of both pre and post-transplant patients by interfacing with referring physicians, Transplant hepatologists, Transplant nephrologists, Transplant surgeons, scheduling coordinators, consultants, insurance coordinators, and social workers. Has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation and evaluation of this process.Coordinates the complex management and education of patients pre and post-transplant. Communicates with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to maintain an accurate and current patient waiting list.Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Administers prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with nursing standards.Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Obtains and reviews consent forms, treatment plans, and side effects as appropriate. Discusses potential complications with patient and family.Performs patient telephone triage, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with medical staff.Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. Schedules in-services and education sessions with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.Performs quality control functions of assigned area as directed. Participates in activities to develop and implement quality improvement activities within practice area and maintain collaborative relationships with personnel in other divisions and departments.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Exemplifies Commitment to Care (C2C) standards in all activities.Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive.

This position has a hiring range of $87,
$149,094.40

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