Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
Transplant Nurse CoordinatorLung Transplant PRN Days
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
The
Transplant Nurse Coordinator - PNE
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:
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 department, hospital, 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
AA/EOE
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Qualifications:Qualifications
**
Required
:**
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois
CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experience
**
Preferred
:** __
Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus
Previous transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies)
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Qualifications
** _Required_ :**
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)* Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois* CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)* Minimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experience
** _Preferred_ :** __
* Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus* Previous transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies)
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The
Transplant Nurse Coordinator - PNE
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:
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 department, hospital, 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
AA/EOE
#INDC
#LI-AD1
Qualifications:Qualifications
**
Required
:**
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois
CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)
Minimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experience
**
Preferred
:** __
Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus
Previous transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies)
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Qualifications
** _Required_ :**
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)* Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois* CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)* Minimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experience
** _Preferred_ :** __
* Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus* Previous transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies)
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr