RN, Kidney Pre Transplant Coordinator
- Military veterans preferred
2024-05-22 Oregon Health & Science University
Other
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employee
contract
Portland Oregon 97201 United States
Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
RN, Kidney Pre Transplant Coordinator
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-30026 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Nursing-RN Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Relocation assistance package available.
$52.11-$86.81 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience
Coordinate evaluation and waiting list needs with the inter-disciplinary team; assistCoordinate evaluation and waiting list needs with the inter-disciplinary team; assist with coordination of urgent inpatient multi-organ (SLK, SHK) evaluations; provide initial and ongoing transplant specific patient/family education; participate in pre-transplant clinics and outreach to dialysis units and referring groups as assigned; facilitate referrals to other health care professionals; triage and respond to patient phone calls, My Chart and RightFax requests; assess potential or actual patient health problems, recognizing and responding to emergent situations; document according to established policies and procedures.
Collect and evaluate existing lab, diagnostic, and consult results to determine if any additional data is needed for determining transplant candidacy.
Coordinate, collect, and evaluate update testing. Waitlist management. Monitor on-going patient results, presenting abnormal results to the physician for review; execute physicians’ orders, seeking clarification as needed.
Develop, coordinate, and implement changes in the nursing process as it relates to transplant; assume responsibility for professional/job related development; incorporate quality improvement practices into performance.
Responsibilities
Associate of Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)
*BSN preferred *Associate Degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program with 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
Minimum 3-5 years recent acute-care hospital nursing (at time of hire).
Current unencumbered Oregon RN license.
Obtain unencumbered Washington RN license within 2 months of hire date.
Obtain unecumbered RN licenses in additonal states, as needed for program, per leadership.
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
