Transplant Nurse Coordinator, Outreach Kidney Transplant Program Full-Time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

The Transplant Nurse Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Transplant Nurse Coordinator - PNE is a Registered Nurse with experience in and knowledge of stem cell or organ transplantation and donation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant physicians, the Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides coordination through all phases of patient care. This position makes referrals to external clinicians or treatment programs or other community resources as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocols. Job duties may vary by specific department or assignment.

Responsibilities

AA/EOE

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Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, directing, providing, and documenting appropriate care for patients in the designated care setting; Assists in coordinating comprehensive care for patients, including assisting with the consent process, data collection and arranging any required follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and/or long-term follow-up; Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate on-going care, focused on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives; Develops, coordinates, and provides education for patients, family, caregivers, and staff based on personalized needs along with serving as a resource for ongoing education; Serves as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers, interdisciplinary team, and outside hospitals/agencies; Contributes to departments, hospitals, or other professional committees and/or quality or process improvement initiatives.; Ensures clinical practice and patient care is consistent with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); License/Certification; Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois; CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS); Experience; Minimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experience

Nice to have

License/Certification; Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus; Experience; Previous transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies)