Kidney Transplant Coordinator

Shift:

Kidney Transplant Coordinator

• Monday-Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm

• On call requirements: 2-3 weeknights/month and 4 weekends/year on average, typically consists of patient phone calls including organ offers.

• Remote work offered up to 2 days per week.

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Duties: Kidney Transplant Coordinator

Provide and promote the delivery of 24/7 transitional quality patient care for a designated group of patients through role modeling, displaying excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice, and acting as educator for the transplant patient population. Provide a continuum of care and education for pre and post-transplant patients and their families (living donor or recipient) and serve as a patient advocate in the healthcare system and community.

Required Qualifications: Kidney Transplant Coordinator

• Minimum of three years nursing experience or other direct patient care experience working with complex patients required.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format required.

• Ability to work independently and within a multidisplinary team, using good judgment and assessment skills required.

• Ability to demonstrate competent leadership and teaching ability required.

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

• Willingness to travel required.

Preferred Qualifications: Kidney Transplant Coordinator

• Prior solid organ transplant experience preferred. Prior cardiology experience (ICU, CCU, or equivalent) preferred. Based on position, prior pulmonary experience (ICU, CF, PH or equivalent) preferred.

• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.

• Transplant coordination certification after two years of hire or transfer date preferred.

Recruiter Contact

Sarah Placzek

splaczek@nebraskamed.com