Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Kidney Transplant Program Coordinator - Transplant Services Job Location Good Samaritan Medical Ctr campus Position Status Regular Full-Time Requisition ID 24-40707 Work Location : City PORTLAND Work Location : State/Province OR Department POST TRANSPLANT KIDNEY Avg Hours Per Week 40 FTE 1.00 Pay Range USD $47.95/Hr. - USD $71.45/Hr. FLSA Status Exempt Union Non-union Work Days Mon-Fri, no weekends Shift Day Shift Length 8 Shift Start Time 8:00 Shift End Time 16:30 Overview

The Transplant Services Coordinator is responsible for initiating, integrating and coordinating all renal transplant activities in Legacy Health System, and overseeing the operational activities of the dedicated transplant unit at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center. The Coordinator works with employees, management, and physicians to develop systems and procedures necessary for all transplant activities, and provides training, information and support required by employees to solve problems and to accomplish the objectives of the Kidney Transplant Center.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the process of service delivery for designated area, including patient screening, patient flow, case management and follow-up for renal transplantation.

 

Utilizes United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) guidelines and other sources to determine program standards.

 

Works with key staff and physicians to develop a coordinated, integrated renal transplantation program within Legacy Health System.

 

Performs pre-transplant assessment with nephrologist and provides education to potential transplant recipients and their families and living related donors.

Assesses barriers to learningProvides appropriate education based on assessmentDocuments education in the chartRevises educational tools as necessary to meet above needs

 Coordinates the pre-transplant care plan for potential recipients and living related donors.

Facilitates the scheduling of medical testing with the appropriate testing facilitySchedules the tissue typing, monthly antibody screens, and cross match/compatibility testingDevelops a plan of care for the individualCommunicates information with medical team, dialysis unit, and patient

 Coordinates admissions of transplant patients and donors if appropriate.

         

Living Donor Recipients:

Coordinates final tissue typing and pre-admission registrationCoordinates hospital admission on morning of transplant surgery         Cadaver Transplants:Follows admission of cadaver transplant procedureCoordinates admission of transplant recipient

Performs rounds on newly transplanted patients.

Reviews and records labs, vital signs, medications, and input/output on transplant flow sheetRecognizes and communicates abnormal lab and test results to medical teamCommunicates patient and family concerns to the medical care teamPerforms post-transplant education and documents on education flow sheet 

Coordinates discharge planning.

Coordinates outpatient clinic appointments and lab drawCoordinates medication prescriptions 

Coordinates patient care post transplant.

Assesses and cares for patient in transplant clinicPerforms medication list updateCommunicates identified problems to appropriate medical team memberDocuments on progress notes appropriate information for long term follow-upAssesses and records post-transplant labs, communicating abnormals to medical teamPerforms ongoing coordination of prescription medications assuring patient has appropriate medicationsCommunicates changes in medication to patientCommunicates changes in treatment regime to patient

Coordinates outpatient procedures.

Schedules ultrasound with or without biopsySchedules treatments in Day Treatment UnitAssists with procedures performed in clinic 

Performs education of post-transplant care and medication.

Assesses barriers to learningProvides appropriate education regarding care and medications to transplant recipientDocuments education activities on educational flow sheet

Coordinates admissions of post-transplant recipients to the hospital.

Arranges bed for patient through bed controlObtains post-transplant orders and ensures that the appropriate nursing unit(s) receives necessary patient reportsPerforms rounds on hospitalized patients to monitor labs and medications and assists with problem resolution 

Coordinates discharge planning.

Coordinates outpatient appointments with medical care teamCoordinates follow-up outpatient lab Qualifications

Education:

Academic degree in nursing (BSN or MSN/MN) required; MSN/MN preferred. Internal candidates may be considered with verification of a BSN or MSN/MN in progress

 

Experience:

Minimum of five years work experience related to area of responsibility required.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and relationships with related organizations including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) required.

Management experience or experience in developing kidney transplant programs preferred.

 

Skills:

Thorough knowledge of operations, including staffing and scheduling, budget management, and workflow planning.

Ability to manage a broad span of control through implementation of a self-directed team approach.

Strong communication and leadership skills, and a willingness to lead by example.

 

LEGACY’S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy’s Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

Licensure

Current applicable state Nursing License.

Pay Range USD $47.95 - USD $71.45 /Hr. Working Conditions Must be able to lift push pull 0 20 pounds. Voluntary use of N95 permitted May not enter isolation areas or provide COVID 19 care Annual E required . Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.