Transplant Coordinator

Schuylkill•Allentown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary Coordinates the services for solid organ transplant patients and communicates with the multidisciplinary patient care team, nephrologists, and dialysis centers, staff, and other healthcare providers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
4 years Experience as a nurse in the medical, surgical, and or dialysis field.
Demonstrated knowledge of current transplant-related medical information.
RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

Coordinates admission of potential donor and recipient to hospital for surgery.
Coordinates care for transplant patients in the inpatient setting.
Coordinates organ transplant with Organ Procurement Organization, transplant candidate, physicians, and hospital staff.
Evaluates potential transplant candidates and coordinates pre-transplant evaluation for potential transplant recipients.
Manages pre-transplant patient care, evaluation, and management in the outpatient setting.
Participates and coordinates in post transplant care of patients.
Participates in 24 hour on call availability for transplant program coordinators and physicians.
Reviews medical history and suitability to donor; coordinates schedules of medical tests and reviews test results to ensure optimal outcome for patient.
Obtains and reviews referral information from nephrologists, dialysis units, or other referral sources.
Ensures admission and pre-operative studies are completed and results provided to physicians.
Facilitates clinical protocols for post transplant medication (immunosuppression, etc) management.