Organ Transplant Care Coordinator

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a transfusion transplant coordinator to coordinate donor and recipient admissions, inpatient transplant care, and post-transplant follow-up within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes liaison with nephrologists, dialysis units, and hospital staff to ensure timely evaluation and pre-operative studies.

The position requires a Nursing Bachelors and RN licensure in Pennsylvania, with at least 4 years of transplant-related nursing experience; a Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 4 years Experience as a nurse in the medical, surgical, and or dialysis field.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current transplant-related medical information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admission of potential donor and recipient to hospital for surgery.
• Coordinates care for transplant patients in the inpatient setting.
• Coordinates organ transplant with Organ Procurement Organization, transplant candidate, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Evaluates potential transplant candidates and coordinates pre-transplant evaluation for potential transplant recipients.
• Manages pre-transplant patient care, evaluation, and management in the outpatient setting.
• Participates and coordinates in post transplant care of patients.
• Participates in 24 hour on call availability for transplant program coordinators and physicians.
• Reviews medical history and suitability to donor; coordinates schedules of medical tests and reviews test results to ensure optimal outcome for patient.
• Obtains and reviews referral information from nephrologists, dialysis units, or other referral sources.
• Ensures admission and pre-operative studies are completed and results provided to physicians.
• Facilitates clinical protocols for post transplant medication (immunosuppression, etc) management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a transfusion transplant coordinator to coordinate donor and recipient admissions, inpatient transplant care, and post-transplant follow-up within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes liaison with nephrologists, dialysis units, and hospital staff to ensure timely evaluation and pre-operative studies.

The position requires a Nursing Bachelors and RN licensure in Pennsylvania, with at least 4 years of transplant-related nursing experience; a Master’s