RN Kidney Transplant Outreach Coordinator

Corewell Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Registered Nurse in Royal Oak, MI, to support the Organ Acquisition Kidney program. The role emphasizes patient education, program outreach, and coordination with nephrology, surgeons, and referring physicians. Requires a BSN and MI RN licensure.

The position offers a daytime schedule (40 hours weekly) with benefits and professional development opportunities, including potential certification in CNN or CCTC within two years.

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license in Michigan.
• 3 years general RN experience; 2 years in transplant, nephrology, or dialysis preferred.
• Commitment to take Nephrology (CNN) or Transplant (CCTC) certification exam within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients/families about kidney transplantation as a treatment option.
• Develops and maintains outreach programs with referring physicians and dialysis staff.
• Coordinates outreach events with transplant nephrologists/surgeons to grow the program.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Outpatient Clinics

Corewell Health operates over 300 outpatient clinics across Michigan, bringing a multitude of care options to the communities that we serve. There are over 40 different types of primary care and specialty practices, which allows those who work in these clinics the opportunity to learn and explore various interests or to specialize in one area.

Scope of Work

• Educates end-stage renal disease patients and their families about kidney transplantation as a treatment option for their kidney failure
• Develops and maintains outreach programs that foster positive relationships between the Kidney Transplant Program and referring physicians and dialysis unit staff
• Collaborates with transplant nephrologists/surgeons to coordinate outreach events and activities with goal of growing the kidney transplant program
• Works with marketing to develop and maintain educational and promotional materials
• Develops and implements action plans related to improving client relationships
• Able to collect and maintain Quality data to track number of referrals, evaluations, candidate listings and transplants performed to monitor program outcomes
• Utilizes computer systems to maintain multiple databases to assist with referral tracking and statistics
• Collaborates with Transplant Program Coordinator for coordination/management of triaging referrals
• Collaborates with pre-transplant Nurse Coordinators for clinical information updates/issues about patient evaluations/listings
• Establishes and Maintains contact with referring nephrologists/NPs to generate referrals and coordinate care of our mutual patients
• Interacts with dialysis units and referring physicians to educate about kidney transplantation, generate referrals, and to schedule outreach events and activities
• Provides clinical coverage and assists as needed with the management of the pre-transplant kidney candidate clinic visits
• Sends quarterly patient status reports to referring MDs and dialysis units to communicate patients’ transplant statuses
• Attends kidney transplant selection committee meetings and Transplant Grand Rounds
• Participates in patient/family Educational Seminars and other related activities
• Participates in Community activities relating to fundraising and marketing/outreach
• Active member of the Transplant QAPI Multidisciplinary Committee
• Assists with transplant waitlist management
• Assists with peer mentoring program

Qualifications

A. Education / Training: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required

B. Work Experience

• 3 years general RN experience, required
• Two (2) years minimum experience in all or any of the following: transplant, nephrology and dialysis, required
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, required
• Excellent problem solving, organization, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration

• Commitment to take Nephrology (CNN) or Transplant (CCTC) Certification exam within two (2) years and maintain certification via continuing education.
• State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license, required

D. Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of transplant regulatory compliance requirements
• Knowledge of agencies that regulate transplant services
• Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance as they relate to transplant

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• 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 - Medical Office Building West/East - 3535 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name

Organ Acquisition Kidney - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday through Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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.