Registered Nurse Kidney Transplant and Telemetry

Ascension•Tulsa, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse in the Kidney Transplant and Telemetry department at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. The position is full-time, day shift, working three 12-hour shifts per week. The nurse will be responsible for monitoring vital signs, managing post-operative transplant care, coordinating with specialists, educating patients and families, and facilitating discharge planning.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Nursing required.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR professional licensure at time of hire required.

Responsibilities

Monitor vital rhythms, track continuous telemetry and renal biomarkers to identify and respond to subtle changes in cardiac or transplant status.
Manage complex post-operative care, including precise fluid balance protocols and the administration of critical immunosuppressant therapies.
Partner closely with nephrologists and surgeons to synchronize treatment plans for patients navigating the journey from surgery to stability.
Educate recipients and their families on essential post-transplant wellness, focusing on long-term medication adherence and infection prevention.
Direct the discharge process to ensure patients move safely from the hospital to home with a clear understanding of their recovery plan.