Kidney Transplant Coordinator

ccf; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kidney Transplant Coordinator role at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital supports the transplant program. You will oversee kidney transplant patient activities, assemble test results, coordinate scheduling, and collaborate with transplant physicians to evaluate candidacy and organize pre- and post-transplant care.

The position requires RN licensure with BLS and experience in acute care; preferred candidates may have transplant or GI experience and advanced nursing credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and RN licensure.
• Two years of RN experience are required.
• One year of acute care disease-related hospital experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess outpatient patients with transplant physicians.
• Coordinate plans of care and symptom management with outpatient caregivers.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments with the administrative coordinator.
• Review medical information from referring physicians and initiate communication.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for transplant consultations and follow-up.

Skills

RN experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

RN licensure

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Kidney Transplant Coordinator

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

Transplant Center-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000197

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

AsTransplantCoordinator,you will oversee and manage allKidneytransplant patient activities at Weston Hospital.You willassistfellow caregivers in creating care plans, reviewing medical information, assembling test results,coordinatingtransplantsand more, all to support the exceptional experience ourcommunityhascome to expect. This role helps change the lives of patients and their families every day.

A caregiver in this role works days + on-call shifts from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Assess patients in the outpatient clinic along with the transplant physician.

• Facilitateplansofcare and symptom management with outpatient caregivers.

• Coordinate scheduling with the administrative coordinator for follow-up appointments.

• Review withthe transplant physician medical information from referring physicians andinitiateappropriate communication.

• Coordinate consultation with other disciplines and obtain follow-up information consult.

• Coordinate with the hospital unit personnel in the discharge of the transplant patientsand donors.

• Assistin obtaining medications and supplies from theappropriate sourceaccording to the patient's insurancecoverage.

• Contact referring physiciansand arrangefollow-up in the local area or at CCF depending upon patientsand their activity.

• Prior to transplant, coordinate withthepatient's transplant physicianand referring physician inevaluating the patientfor the transplant candidacy.This includesfacilitatingtissue typing of recipient and donor, arranging the timing and collection of pretesting prior to transplant with referring physician and transplant team.

• Assemble test results of evaluation and arrangefurther testing ifindicatedafter discussion with transplant physicians.

• Serve ascontactperson for pre-transplant evaluation for physician and/or insurance companies.

• Prepare and present casestotheSelection Committee.

• Place patientsonthenational waiting list for transplantation.

• Coordinate ongoing care of inpatientsand outpatients waiting for transplant.

• Triage patients during the entire transplant process for any medical andpsychosocialissues.

• Beavailable by beeper and by phonein order toprovide immediate assessment and delivery of care ina timelyandcost-effectivemanner.

• Collaborate with Office Coordinators and Financial Counselorsin obtaining insurance clearanceforpatients prior to transplant procedure.This includes reviewing clinical information and protocols sent to insurance companies for review of medical necessity, and discussions with case managersregardingthe protocols and medical information.

• Coordinate informational packets, which are sent to patients prior totransplant.

• Review information with patientsupontheir arrivaland answerany questionsregarding the transplant information and transplant schedule.

• Coordinate and provideeducationalsessions for patients, families, donorsprior to transplant.

• Collaboratewith the Organ Procurement Organization tofacilitate organprocurement surgery andsubsequenttransplant surgery, including notifying all personnel involved in the process.

• Facilitate procedures.

• Provide in-servicesfor nursingcaregivers andpresentations for any outside organization or group inquiring about the transplantation process.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)or American Red Cross

• Twoyears of RN experience

• One year of acute caredisease-relatedhospital experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’sDegree

• Three years of RN experience

• Transplant experience or GI experience

• ICU experience

• Endoscopy background

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of body motion, manual finger dexterity , hand and eye coordination.

• Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.

• Must be willing to be on call 24 hours per day on a rotating basis.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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