RN, Transplant Referral Coordinator

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

19d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Ensures the maintenance of the pre transplant charts, ensures compliance with documentation required by regulatory agencies. Documents the patient's plan of care and assures documentation that demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of pre transplant patient care. Consistently uses the transplant navigator in WakeOne and ensures that it is updated as the patient moves through the phases of care. Works toward the reduction of paper documentation so that the EMR is complete and available to all caregivers in any setting. Coordinates pre-transplant patient education and evaluation processes. Presents patients to Selection Committee for consideration of listing for transplant. Assumes responsibility for call. Demonstrates the ability to accurately and timely provide information about listed patients and coordinate a transplant in collaboration and at the direction of the attending surgeon. Serves as a liaison with regional dialysis centers and nephrology offices for patient referrals, education, and pre transplant follow up processes. Regularly communicates with them regarding patient status during the evaluation phase. Maintains exemplary customer service skills by assisting customers, responding to questions, problem solving, promptly answering telephone in accordance with hospital and departmental standards, and maintaining a professional image. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with co-workers and physicians. Engages in self-development to maintain professional and technical knowledge base and professional credentials. Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age specific Care Guidelines for the age group served.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state required.
• Excellent professional and interpersonal skills
• Clinical skills must be above average
• Proficient computer skills
• Outstanding customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• CCTC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment.
• Maintains pre-transplant charts and ensures compliance with regulatory documentation.
• Documents patient's plan of care and ensures interdisciplinary documentation.
• Uses and updates the transplant navigator in WakeOne.
• Works toward reducing paper documentation.
• Coordinates pre-transplant patient education and evaluation processes.
• Presents patients to Selection Committee.
• Assumes responsibility for call and provides timely information about listed patients.
• Serves as a liaison with regional dialysis centers and nephrology offices.
• Maintains customer service skills.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships.
• Engages in self-development.
• Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level