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

University Of Michigan (The Regents @ Ann Arbor)•Ann Arbor, MI

40d•$42 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

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. Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good. 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.

Requirements

Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.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
Transplant Certification (CCTC/CCTN) within three years of hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care
Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources.
Manage 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.