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Transplant Coordinator RN - Post Kidney Transplant
Provides coordination/case management for the transplant related activities of patient caseload across the continuum of care – pre-transplant, through post-transplant. Provides patient/family education, coordinates patient evaluation, maintains waiting list registration and maintains patient readiness for deceased and living donor transplant candidates. Arranges transplant admission, monitors clinical pathway progression and provides post discharge follow-up. The coordinator provides professional/peer education and participates in the development of patient education programs. The coordinator maintains 24-hour on call coverage for organ offers, and all other transplant needs. The coordinator prepares for, and participates in outreach clinics, with physicians. Participates in recipient selection for placement on the UNOS wait list as part of the transplant committee, then communicates the decision to patient, patients' nephrologist, and dialysis program. Provides transplant education as inpatient and outpatient clinic. In the post-transplant patient clinic provides ongoing education, monitoring of labs, and arranges outpatient infusion and radiologic procedures, and any other patient needs. Communicates and sets up initial post-transplant visits with primary nephrologist upon return to recipients' home. Assists with program development and awareness, research and other duties as delegated. Individualizes patient care using age-related concepts based on the program population which may include all age groups. Applies age-related concepts to including knowledge of growth and development, safety needs, collection and interpretation of data, treatments, communicating and teaching in the overall care typically required.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Please note the following important details regarding this position:
- This is an onsite position, requiring daily attendance at the designated location.
- Candidates must reside within commutable distance of the following office location:
- Texas: Lubbock
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in nursing or an RN Diploma.
- Upon hire: Texas Registered Nurse License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
- Certified Clinic Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) upon hire.
- 3 years of current experience in Nephrology nursing, including transplantation.
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At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Requsition ID: 417820
Company: Covenant Jobs
Job Category: Clinical Administration
Job Function: Clinical Support
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Nursing
Department: 8009 POST KIDNEY TRANSPLANT
Address: TX Lubbock 3615 19th St
Work Location: Covenant Medical Center
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $40.57 - $62.98
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
