Registered NURSE : Ambulatory Care, Pre-Transplant Adult Kidney RN Coordinator

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

• Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care
• Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources.
• This RN position is essential in managing patient care through the pre‑transplant stage and may also be involved in chronic disease management. Provide skilled observations, telephone triage, education, and health assessments of patients including history, appropriate interventions, and referrals.
• Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community providers on patient population as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory laws and requirements, including HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, and UNOS to ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practice.
• Potential to support outreach efforts.

• Critical thinking skills through the nursing process, excellent problem‑solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
• Customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
• Adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
• Knowledge and skills providing patient and family education and reinforcement related to transplant processes, including but not limited to telephone intervention and face‑to‑face meetings in both individual and group settings.
• Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
• Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence‑based interventions.
• Willingness to adapt to different populations within Transplant Center after successful Orientation.
• Orientation and training would be provided for new subspecialties.

• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
• Three years of nursing experience as an RN within the last 5 years.
• At least 2 years experience caring for patients with chronic renal disease, general medicine (multisystem care), or relevant experience within the last 5 years.
• At least 2 (two) years solid organ transplant nursing experience within the last 3 (three) years.
• Transplant Certification (CCTC/CCTN) within three years of hire.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

• Experience in caring for kidney transplant patients within the ACU.
• Experience in caring for liver transplant patients within the ACU.
• Experience with using the United Network Organ Sharing System.
• 2‑5 years' experience in the Ambulatory Care setting.
• 1‑3 years' ICU experience
• Recent 3 years nursing experience in the inpatient setting
• Knowledge of UMHS nursing policies and standards of practice.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

$41.78-$64.81 / hour

• Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
• Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
• Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
• Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
• Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
• Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
• Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
• Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement