Transplant Nurse Coordinator jobs in Georgia

Overview

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Description

Shift:                8am – 4:30 pm

Location:          Emory Transplant Center, 1365 Clifton Rd NE Building B, Atlanta, GA 30322

Emory Healthcare’s Kidney Transplant Program ranks as one of the most prestigious transplant programs in the country. Our team of specialists is highly skilled in caring for kidney transplant patients and living donors. We work with you every step of the way in your transplant journey.

We are seeking a capable Transplant Coordinator (Level I) who is responsible for enhancing internal and external quality of services through quality assurance and improvement practices. This person has a holistic view of patient management.

• Collaborates with staff, the patient, and his/her family concerning patient evaluation and discharge planning.
• Participates in developing the interdisciplinary plan of care ensuring essential protocol medications, pertinent diagnostic tests, and frequency are ordered, completed and reviewed by physician.
• Coordinates communications with the outpatient transplant population such as transplant clinic visits, community referrals, telephone consultations, arranging for long-range beepers, outpatient treatments, and subsequent hospital admissions.
• Develops and coordinates a system to organize the flow of patients from initial referral, through evaluation and education, to post-transplant follow-up and referral back to the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate's degree in nursing. 3 years of recent, clinical, medical-surgical nursing experience.
• All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• BLS certification required.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.