Transplant Coordinator (CA)

Kaiser Permanente • Los Angeles, CA

26d

About The Position

This position provides case management for patients with end stage organ disease referred for transplantation. This position facilitates pre- and post-transplant care for patients through face to face or telephonic interventions; providing, facilitating, and coordinating support for transplant program initiatives, as well as education and training for both patients and providers. The position is responsible for managing outside medical costs and effectively utilizing internal resources. This position will provide case management coverage for the transplant types managed by one of the three transplant Hubs. It also includes a rotation of on-call responsibility(24/7) with other RN staff within the NTS. Some travel may be required. Position responsible for providing float coverage across the transplant areas managed by the Hub to ensure members receive quality care, cost effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates case management to include, but not limited to, continuity of care, inpatient and outpatient care, utilization management, transfer coordination, discharge planning, travel and lodging needs, patient and family education specific to transplant related care and in-patient concurrent review.
• Facilitates an effective and efficient case management process that integrates a multitude of services together to ensure that a comprehensive system for care is in place, where patients are appropriately managed through the continuum of care, resources both internally and externally are appropriately utilized and successful outcomes are achieved.
• Utilizes the nursing process to identify barriers to care and select appropriate solutions from potential options for intervention, based on a set of complex and individual patient needs. This includes identifying cultural and linguistic needs and incorporating actions to address such needs in the case management plan. Must also be able to provide age appropriate care. Employees exhibit problem-solving skills to overcoming hurdles that may be identified. Decisions must be made relative to patient goal identification and achievement, as well as resources required to meet the needs of the patient. Works independently within the scope of nursing practice and organization policies in the management of caseload assigned. Appropriately triages patient calls, provider calls both internally and from transplant centers when performing On-Call responsibility.
• Identifies, reports, and monitors quality of care issues, trends and events as well as other information on the key elements of the quality program occurring both internally and within Centers of Excellence that relate to the delivery of care to transplant patients. Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field of transplantation and integrates this knowledge into the assessment of needs and problem solving required to manage across the continuum.
• Establishes and maintains effective partnerships between KP and Centers of Excellence with the goal of providing total quality and case management for KP members receiving transplant services.
• Assists in development and maintenance of educational materials for the KP transplant program, including but not limited to, information for members, families, physicians, and Centers of Excellence. Position may participate in operational and educational meetings with Centers of Excellence and KP Regions. Some travel may be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees