Transplant Nurse Coordinator, Lung Transplant Full-Time Days 4/10s

• Company DescriptionAt Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
• This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
• As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
• We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
• Ready to join our quest for better?Job DescriptionThe Transplant Nurse Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.The Transplant Nurse Coordinator - PNE is a Registered Nurse with experience in and knowledge of stem cell or organ transplantation and donation.
• Practicing under the supervision of transplant physicians, the Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides coordination through all phases of patient care.
• This position makes referrals to external clinicians or treatment programs or other community resources as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocols.
• Job duties may vary by specific department or assignment.Responsibilities:Responsible for planning, directing, providing, and documenting appropriate care for patients in the designated care settingAssists in coordinating comprehensive care for patients, including assisting with the consent process, data collection and arranging any required follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and/or long-term follow-upWorks collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate on-going care, focused on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ livesDevelops, coordinates, and provides education for patients, family, caregivers, and staff based on personalized needs along with serving as a resource for ongoing educationServes as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers, interdisciplinary team, and outside hospitals/agenciesContributes to departments, hospitals, or other professional committees and/or quality or process improvement initiatives.Ensures clinical practice and patient care is consistent with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirementsOther duties as assignedAA/EOE#LI-AD1#LI-AD1QualificationsRequired:EducationBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)License/CertificationLicensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of IllinoisCPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)ExperienceMinimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experiencePreferred:License/CertificationSpecialty certification in the clinical area of focusExperiencePrevious transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies)Additional InformationNorthwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.Background CheckNorthwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers.
• If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.
• Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
• BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
• Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.

Exception

New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Job Shift: Day Job (1st)

Salary Range

Minimum : $42.50

Salary Range

Maximum: $68.00 Compensation: USD 42.5 - USD 68 - hourly