The RN Nurse Coordinator assesses adult and pediatric pre- and post-transplant patient needs and coordinates clinical aspects of patient care. This includes working with patients and families throughout the transplantation process and serving as a resource for nursing guidelines and care implementation.
Requirements summary
A minimum of 5 years of RN work experience is required, with a preference for experience in inpatient transplant, nephrology, or dialysis. Candidates must also have a graduate degree from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing and hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
professional certificateTeamworkCommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationComputer LiteracyClinical SkillsHealth Information DocumentationPatient Assessment And Care
Summary: We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Job
Duties: The RN Nurse Coordinator serves in an expanded role to assess adult and pediatric pre- and post-transplant patient needs. Primarily responsible for coordinating clinical aspects of patient care. Works with patients and their families beginning with the evaluation for transplantation and continuing through and after transplantation. Serves as a resource person in establishing nursing guidelines and implementing nursing care. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; hours are typically 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. during the week. This role does include on-call, which will be discussed during the interview. A minimum of 5 years RN work experience is required. Previous experience in the inpatient transplant, nephrology or Dialysis is preferred, but not required.
Benefits at
Geisinger: We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA) Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions Generous PTO that accrues quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee
Assistance
Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Job
Duties: During the pre-transplant process, explains to patients approaching end stage renal disease about the treatment modality of transplantation. Schedules and presents family conferences for potential transplant patients. Schedules tissue typing. Assesses health status of patient through history and referring physician and unit evaluation. Assists in screening per protocol and coordinates evaluation of the pre-transplant patient. Obtains, collates and reviews data necessary for presentation to Transplant Committee. Prepares patient for transplantation per recommendations of Transplant Committee. Coordinates annual evaluation of patients awaiting transplantation. Initiates and completes living related donor evaluation. Arranges for admission of cadaveric transplant recipient. Coordinates, collates and reviews preoperative evaluation. Reviews preop teaching with patient and family. Assembles lab data and records on transplant flow sheet. Collaborates with nursing personnel regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation. Coordinates requests for consultation with services including dietary and social services. Reviews and coordinates the need for laboratoryand othertesting. Reports pertinent occurrences to chief of staff, house staff and nursing staff. During the post-transplant process, obtains and reviews lab information, vital signs and nursing assessments prior to physical examination. Reviews current therapy with patient. Refers patient to ancillary staff as appropriate. Acts as point of contact for transplant patient and family members, as required. Provides patient teaching as needed in post transplant course Maintains call availability for patients and physicians. Assists in maintaining records for required transplant registries. Participates in research projects. Assists with maintaining and following transplant data. Participates in educating referring dialysis staff and patients by annual visits to these sites.
Position Details
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education
Graduate from
Specialty
Training
Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and
License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of
Pennsylvania
Skills: Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Health Information Documentation, Interpersonal Communication,
Patient
Assessment
And
Care,
Teamwork
OUR
PURPOSE &
VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
