Clinical Transplant Coordinator Kidney

Corewell Health Corporate; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health seeks a Kidney Transplant Coordinator to oversee patient care from pre- to post-transplant phases in Grand Rapids. You will collaborate with physicians, organ procurement, and the care team to optimize outcomes and ensure seamless transplant processes.

The role requires RN transplant or critical care background, strong coordination, and patient education skills. Full-time daytime hours in Ambulatory Care.

Qualifications

• RN with transplant or critical care experience required
• Experience coordinating pre-, peri-, and post-transplant care
• Ability to educate patients and families on transplant processes
• Knowledge of UNOS guidelines and transplant workflows

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transplantation for kidney transplant recipients.
• Provide pre- and post-transplant care coordination across care continuum.
• Collaborate with physicians, organ procurement, nursing staff and Allied teams.
• Complete listing status changes and post-transplant follow-up documentation per UNOS

Skills

Transplant coordination

Critical care experience

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

About Solid Organ Transplant

Our system continues to expand its services in groundbreaking medicine. With over a decade of transplantation experience, we have successfully assembled a world-class team of thoracic surgeons, cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, nephrologists, imaging, and critical care specialists to provide care to patients with advanced heart, lung and kidney disease. Corewell Health is committed to offering these advanced levels of care to our local community and beyond. https://www.spectrumhealth.org/services/heart-lung-and-vascular-care/transplant/heart/

Scope of Work

Coordinates transplantation of all recipients. Provides follow-up and care across the continuum from pre-transplant, during transplant and post transplant. Collaborates with members of the health care team to enhance patient care by developing, supporting and educating nursing staff. Makes clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. An integral member of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research and teaching. Facilitates advanced nursing care for patients before and after transplantation along the continuum of outpatient to inpatient as required. Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant patients and living donors (as applicable) to ensure effective use of hospital and/or clinical resources. Assesses post-transplant and post donation (as appropriate) organ function and general health status and collaboratively determines need for additional assessment or intervention. Participates in the development and implementation of protocol and standards of care for the transplant patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Provides on-call coverage including coordination of activities prior to transplant, the transplantation process when a donor is available (24/7), communication between physicians, local organ procurement organization, patients/families and the medical team involved, blood bank in collaboration with the physician on-call. Completes necessary documentation according to the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) guidelines including listing, status changes and post-transplant/post-donation (as applicable) follow-up information. Communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients and families in a timely manner in regard to patient care/issues and to develop discharge plans for patients pre-transplant or post-transplant including referrals for necessary discharge care. Maintains patient transplant record with current data to facilitate communication. Educates patients, caregivers and hospital staff along the continuum by developing patient education materials or identifying external resources that are appropriate to assist understanding of processes and procedures surrounding pre-, peri and post-transplant issues.

Qualifications

• Qualifications Required


• Bachelor's Degree Nursing


• Preferred Master's Degree Nursing


• 5 years of relevant experience nursing experience required, with at least two years in transplant or critical care or clinical nursing experience in transplant or critical care preferred


• Required Program development


• Preferred LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan


• Upon Hire required CRT-Pediatric Adv Life Support (PALS) - AHA American Heart Association Solid Organ Transplant -Pediatric Heart 1 Year required


• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required


• CRT-Oncology Certified Nurse - ONCC Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Blood and Marrow Transplant-Adult Upon Hire required


• CRT-Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) - ABTC American Board for Transplant Certification Solid Organ Transplant Upon Hire preferred


• CRT-Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse (BMTCN) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Blood and Marrow Transplant Adult and Peds 3 Yrs preferred


• CRT-Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse, Certified (CPHON) - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Blood and Marrow Transplant- Peds 3 Yrs preferred

This is a Kidney Transplant Coordinator position involving Care Coordination for Kidney Transplant Patient Population Transplant or Donation RN experience highly preferred 5+ years of RN experience is required for this position

Requires nursing experience, preferably transplant or critical care, with a strong understanding of transplant coordination. Must be skilled in patient care coordination across pre, peri, and post-transplant phases, and will collaborate closely with physicians, organ procurement organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance


• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Ambulatory Care Building - 275 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Transplant Admin - Grand Rapids Prof Svcs Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Corewell Health Commitment

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.