UChicago Medicine
Post Kidney Transplant Coordinator (RN), Full-Time-Days
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Join UChicago Medicine, as a
Transplant Nurse (RN)
in our Kidney Transplant Program! University of Chicago’s state of the art Transplant Institute that provides exceptional, life‑saving care to our patients and incredible career opportunities for providers and team members. As a Transplant Nurse (RN), you will provide and coordinate the care provided to transplant patients in the pre/post op and inpatient pre‑transplant phase of care and participate in the multidisciplinary patient care services team. In this role, the Transplant Nurse is vital in the delivery of patient care and in participation of the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness by decreasing length of stay and readmission rates in both Abdominal and Lung programs. This role is accountable to patients and families’ education, discharge preparation during inpatient pre/post‑transplant phase of care, and scheduling of all pre-hospitalization medical procedures and appointments after discharge.
Essential Job Functions
Provides patient education and pertinent transplant information to pre‑transplant recipients.
Coordinates meetings with the nurses and patients to review the treatment plans
Monitors patient progress and answers questions related to their pre‑operative course
Participates in discharge planning with multidisciplinary team
Evaluate patient compliance of immunosuppressive regimen
Orders medication bags and interfaces with transplant financial coordinators to assure appropriate authorization of patients
Obtains appropriate insurance authorization and/or referrals for medications, diagnostic tests and procedures
Provide patient education to patients after discharge for reinforcement by contacting every patient after discharge
Works directly with the multidisciplinary care team and coordinates pre‑transplant care of transplant recipients.
Coordinates scheduling of all pre hospitalization medical procedures, diagnostic testing, clinic visits, and medicine changes deemed necessary by physician /provider and/or protocol.
Communicates with physicians concerning patient pre‑treatment regimens and related issues.
Notifies transplant team members of pre‑transplant admissions, including admitting personnel, transplant resident, referring physician / provider, and patient placement center.
Coordinates patient admission to hospital when deemed necessary by physician / provider, and or protocol. Provides ongoing pre/post‑transplant care maintenance.
Under physician / provider supervision, assists patients with medication management, prescription refills, and authorizations as required.
Coordinates data collection for pre‑transplant recipients. Completes United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) forms required pre‑transplant.
Participates in patient‑related consultations with physician staff as requested, including mandatory attendance at multidisciplinary meetings/rounds.
Communicates with referring physician immediately pre‑transplant outpatient phase.
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
Must possess excellent decision‑making and communication skills
Must possess effective teaching skills in working with undergraduate and post‑graduate nursing students, as well as good presentation skills
Must possess basic computer skills
Must be familiar with insurance coverage and managed care contracts as regards coverage for transplant patients and donors, if applicable
Preferred Qualifications
Master's in Nursing preferred
Preferred candidates will have five years' experience working with transplant patients
A combination of transplant and other related nursing experience may be considered
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full Time
Shift: Days, 8am-5pm
Work Location: Onsite
Unit/Department: Kidney Transplant - Post
CBA Code: NNU
Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .
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Transplant Nurse (RN)
in our Kidney Transplant Program! University of Chicago’s state of the art Transplant Institute that provides exceptional, life‑saving care to our patients and incredible career opportunities for providers and team members. As a Transplant Nurse (RN), you will provide and coordinate the care provided to transplant patients in the pre/post op and inpatient pre‑transplant phase of care and participate in the multidisciplinary patient care services team. In this role, the Transplant Nurse is vital in the delivery of patient care and in participation of the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness by decreasing length of stay and readmission rates in both Abdominal and Lung programs. This role is accountable to patients and families’ education, discharge preparation during inpatient pre/post‑transplant phase of care, and scheduling of all pre-hospitalization medical procedures and appointments after discharge.
Essential Job Functions
Provides patient education and pertinent transplant information to pre‑transplant recipients.
Coordinates meetings with the nurses and patients to review the treatment plans
Monitors patient progress and answers questions related to their pre‑operative course
Participates in discharge planning with multidisciplinary team
Evaluate patient compliance of immunosuppressive regimen
Orders medication bags and interfaces with transplant financial coordinators to assure appropriate authorization of patients
Obtains appropriate insurance authorization and/or referrals for medications, diagnostic tests and procedures
Provide patient education to patients after discharge for reinforcement by contacting every patient after discharge
Works directly with the multidisciplinary care team and coordinates pre‑transplant care of transplant recipients.
Coordinates scheduling of all pre hospitalization medical procedures, diagnostic testing, clinic visits, and medicine changes deemed necessary by physician /provider and/or protocol.
Communicates with physicians concerning patient pre‑treatment regimens and related issues.
Notifies transplant team members of pre‑transplant admissions, including admitting personnel, transplant resident, referring physician / provider, and patient placement center.
Coordinates patient admission to hospital when deemed necessary by physician / provider, and or protocol. Provides ongoing pre/post‑transplant care maintenance.
Under physician / provider supervision, assists patients with medication management, prescription refills, and authorizations as required.
Coordinates data collection for pre‑transplant recipients. Completes United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) forms required pre‑transplant.
Participates in patient‑related consultations with physician staff as requested, including mandatory attendance at multidisciplinary meetings/rounds.
Communicates with referring physician immediately pre‑transplant outpatient phase.
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
Must possess excellent decision‑making and communication skills
Must possess effective teaching skills in working with undergraduate and post‑graduate nursing students, as well as good presentation skills
Must possess basic computer skills
Must be familiar with insurance coverage and managed care contracts as regards coverage for transplant patients and donors, if applicable
Preferred Qualifications
Master's in Nursing preferred
Preferred candidates will have five years' experience working with transplant patients
A combination of transplant and other related nursing experience may be considered
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full Time
Shift: Days, 8am-5pm
Work Location: Onsite
Unit/Department: Kidney Transplant - Post
CBA Code: NNU
Why Join Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine .
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