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Allina Health

RN Kidney Transplant Coordinator

Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


Number of Job Openings Available:1Date Posted:September 11, 2024Department:31009923 Kidney AcquisitionShift:Day (United States of America)Shift Length:8 hour shiftHours Per Week:40Union Contract:Non-UnionWeekend Rotation:OccasionalJob Summary:Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Key Position Details:Full-time 1.0 FTE (80 hours per 2-week pay period)Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pmOccasional weekend on-call requirements.Benefit EligibleJob Description:Uses specialized clinical knowledge and expertise to manage care for those patients with organ failure and transplant candidates throughout the continuum and in a variety of settings. This can include inpatient units, outpatient clinic, home and community. Serves as authoritative resource to staff and multi-disciplinary team. Establishes policy, procedure, standards and systems of care for the patient population served.Principle Responsibilities:Coordinates assessment, referral and intake of patients entering program

Performs initial assessment of patient according to program protocols.Collaborates with physician and/or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provider to determine additional diagnostic testing and follow up intervals.Provides education to patient and family regarding diagnosis, post hospital self-care, medications and medical therapies.

Coordinates care of patient in the clinic setting

Reviews medical record, patient orders and schedule prior to visit.Assesses patient status during clinic visit.Provides after-visit instructions based on provider orders and plan of care.

Coordinates care during hospital admission

Monitors patient progress.Serves as resource to patient, family and staff for information sharing and question clarification.Facilitates interdisciplinary discharge planning for short and long term follow-up.

Organizes systems of care for the patient population served

Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and systems of care.Facilitates ongoing continuous quality improvement for the program.Serves as resource for providers, staff and referring physician offices regarding patient care.Participates in education for hospital staff.

Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree graduate of accredited School of Nursing2 to 5 years of clinical management of patients with organ failure/transplant candidatesPreferred Qualifications:Master's degreeLicenses/Certifications:BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hireMinnesota Registered Nurse license current upon hire requiredCertification in clinical specialty dependent on what patient population served upon hire preferredPhysical Demands:Light Work:Lifting weight: Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently

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