Transplant Coordinator,RN BSN - Abdominal Float Job Durham area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Abdominal Float Transplant Coordinator, Registered Nurse

Duke University Health System
- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Work Hours &

Shifts:

Full Time:
Day shift (8-4:30pm Monday-Friday); no weekends, call or holidays required.

Department Profile

The Abdominal Transplant Programs at Duke University Hospital is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. The Abdominal Float Transplant Coordinator will work with adult and pediatric (inpatient and outpatient) transplant patients followed by the kidney, pancreas, liver, intestine and living donor programs.

Work Performed Clinical Practice

Interprets research and published data to nursing staff and colleagues concerning current issues in transplantation including those of a clinical, legal, ethical and economic nature.

Incorporates research relating to the care of transplant patients into evidence-based practice while collaboratively determining appropriateness with the medical team.

Identifies areas for study and participates in and/or designs and conducts research.

Disseminates findings or information through professional publications and/or presentations.

Consultant

Serves as a consultant to nurses and other health care professionals regarding the care of the organ transplant patient.

Advices referring physicians/nurses in the care of patients in collaboration with the surgical and medical teams.

Serves as a community consultation resource through media, telephone and transplant internet links for information about transplantation and organ donation.

Consults with unit leadership to resolve issues relating to transplant patients.

Professional Leadership and Development

Role models advanced practice professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Communicates effectively to maintain positive working relationships and achieve desired outcomes.

Participates in unit, departmental and hospital-wide committees, task forces or meetings as indicated by role appropriateness.

Participates in organ transplant program planning and management within the health system.

Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations, a minimum of 25 continuing education hours/year, and active participation in CSU and departmental meetings / educational opportunities.

Enhances the body of knowledge in nursing and solid organ transplantation through exchange of ideas and knowledge using venues such as posters, newsletters, presentations, and publications, organ procurement organization, patient/families and the medical team involved including ED, OR,ICU (SICU, ACU), blood bank and histocompatibility labs.

Completes necessary documentation according to the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) guidelines including listing, status changes and post-transplant follow-up information.

Communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients and families in a timely manner in regard to patient care/issues.

Collaborates with Social worker and other team members in coordinating discharge plans for patients pre-transplant or post-transplant including referral to home health /IV therapy / Hospice / Rehab /SNF.

Communicates with insurer case manager on an as needed basis.

Refers patients or families for assistance utilizing health system and…

Transplant Coordinator, RN BSN - Abdominal Float