What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transplant Coordinator - Kidney Team position at Fairview Health Services?
Have you been curious about the organ transplant process?
We at Fairview Health Services are seeking a Transplant Coordinator Kidney - Pre Transplant specialty to be based on the University of Minnesota Campus. This role approved for 80 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible position. To find out more about the benefits we offer at Fairview such as medical, dental insurance, 401k/403b, tuition reimbursement, and PTO, click here!
As one of the nation’s highest volume kidney transplant centers for paired exchange, M Health Fairview’s kidney transplant program continues to deliver outstanding expertise and innovative technologies. Located on the U of M campus we are proud to say that our Transplant Team is by far the best in the business.
Responsibilities
The coordinator will coordinate care from referral for kidney transplant, through the transplant evaluation to support transplant candidates meet their goal of listing on the waitlist and eventual transplant. Coordinators support patients in clinic, provide patient education on transplant, collaborate with referring providers and dialysis unit teams, review the inboxes in Epic and MyChart, respond to any urgent requests and deescalate emergency situations.
The Transplant Coordinator are responsible for coordination of the long-term management of patients health and wellbeing after transplant through collaboration with various members of the interdisciplinary team. They will work with team members within the organization and outside community partners while also acting as a liaison for transplant physicians to implement medical management of conditions. You may be asked to provide telephone triage and make patient care decisions based on patient symptom assessment and evaluation, laboratory results, and patient condition changes. We believe one of the most exciting responsibilities Transplant Coordinators has is providing education to the patients and their caregivers.
We have found that those who excel in this role:
- Collaborate with other clinical team members to improve patient care and benchmarks through quality improvement projects
- Actively chip in to the development and revision of protocols
- Maintain knowledge of up to date practices in transplantation, nursing, and healthcare
Qualifications
Required
- BA or BS in Nursing
- 3-5 years acute care experience in ICU, CCU, Transplant, Acute Care Med-Surg
- MN RN license
- BLS
Additional Requirements: High standard of creative prioritization skills and priority setting. Shown focus on customer/patient service with every interaction. Excellent public relations and communication skills. Work as an effective team member provide outstanding care. Ability to use appropriate computer applications. Ability to work independently, demonstrate critical thinking skills and engage in ongoing process improvement. Ability to accept change
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
Salary : $76,700 - $97,100
