Job Description

Overview Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team, the nurse coordinator provides expert nursing care for transplant patients, including candidates (pre-transplant), recipients (post-transplant) and/or living donors with a variety of complex treatment options. The nurse coordinator serves as a contact point for transplant patients, family members, referring physicians, staff, and for the coordination and facilitation of care in specialty areas. The nurse coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of patient care for the entire period of care including inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The transplant nurse coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the care of transplant patients to ensure they reach their maximum health potential before and/or after transplant. Responsibilities Specific daily responsibilities include triaging patient calls and lab results, coordinating studies and specialty referrals, confirming orders, providing ongoing transplant patient education, and coordinating care for the transplant patient across disciplines; clinic work as needed. Pre-transplant coordinators focus on evaluation and workup of the pre-transplant candidate; post-transplant coordinators focus on coordinating care and optimizing health of the transplant recipient; living donor coordinators focus on evaluation and workup of the potential living donor. Support the transplant team by communicating with patients on behalf of providers; respond to changes in patient condition as shown by signs, symptoms, and lab values in collaboration with the provider; adjust medication and treatment plans as delegated by the provider; educate the patient on changes and document in the EHR. Qualifications Required Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of outpatient employment in the field of organ transplantation or donation, or equivalent experience in organ-specific specialty (e.g., outpatient nephrology for kidney, pulmonology for lung, hepatology for liver). Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California Active American Heart Association CPR certification Knowledge of end-stage organ-specific disease and understanding of contraindications to transplant and common post-transplant complications Proven organizational skills with the ability to assume responsibility for a defined and delegated area Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work effectively with physicians and other support staff Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Preferred Qualifications Prior outpatient transplant experience Solid organ case management experience Experience in immunosuppressive therapy License/Certification Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California Active American Heart Association CPR Certification About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining whats possible for the patients we serve a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report and is committed to providing a rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available. We offer an environment that supports continuous learning and professional growth. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Details Location: San Francisco, CA Work Style: Flexible Shift: Days Shift Length: 8 Hours Additional Shift Details: Monday-Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr UCSF Health

Job Tags

Similar Jobs