Job Description
The Transplant Nurse Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Transplant Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse with experience in and knowledge of stem cell or organ transplantation and donation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant physicians, the Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides coordination through all phases of patient care. This position makes referrals to external clinicians or treatment programs or other community resources as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocols. Job duties may vary by specific department or assignment.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for planning, directing, providing and documenting appropriate care for patients in the designated care setting
- Assists in coordinating comprehensive care for patients, including assisting with the consent process, data collection and arranging any required follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and/or long-term follow-up
- Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate on-going care, focused on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives
- Develops, coordinates, and provides education for patients, family, caregivers, and staff based on personalized needs along with serving as a resource for ongoing education
- Serves as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers, interdisciplinary team, and outside hospitals/agencies
- Contributes to department, hospital, or other professional committees and/or quality or process improvement initiatives.
- Ensures clinical practice and patient care is consistent with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois
- CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Minimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experience
Preferred:
- Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus
- Previous transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies)
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
