RN Pre-Transplant Coordinator- Kidney/Panc

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RN Pre-Transplant Coordinator- Kidney/Panc','200618','Kidney/Panc Xplant Program','Washington-Seattle','Days','40 hours per week','40 hours per week','8:00am - 4:30pm','8:00am - 4:30pm','Monday - Friday','Monday - Friday','','','!*!  RN Transplant Coordinator Department: Kidney & Pancreas Transplant Program (Pre-Transplant) Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The Virginia Mason Transplant Center in Seattle is a leader in kidney and pancreas transplant procedures in the Puget Sound region. Virginia Mason is also the first medical center in the Pacific Northwest to earn designation as a Donor Care Network Center of Excellence by the National Kidney Registry. The transplant programs serves a large area, providing transplants for patients in Alaska, Montana and Washington. The transplant program has been designed to serve the special needs of patients, families and referring physicians who live great distances from Seattle. As a member of our team, you will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine. You will also help to further our commitment to continuous improvement through our Virginia Mason Production System, and our philosophy of empowering you to facilitate real change in the delivery of care. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - your patients. As a RN Pre-Transplant Coordinator you will perform the following:Provide extensive pre-transplant teaching for the patient and family members.  Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for care-planning and transplant preparation. Consult with patients during pre-transplant period Prepare living donor recipients for their living donor transplantAct as a liaison between patients, referring providers, dialysis team and the transplant program.Triage questions from pre-transplant patientsReview outside records to coordinate and ensure all health maintenance completed before transplant.  Provide cross-coverage for other transplant RN coordinators (living donor or post-transplant roles)                       ','!*!

Requirements:  A Washington State Registered Nursing License is required for this position.  BSN preferred. This position also requires an understanding of the complexity of the illnesses manifested by patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) along with the risk factors involved and the diagnostic and treatment options available. Thorough understanding of the nationwide system of organ procurement and distribution is necessary; knowledge of how to activate patients in the national registry and the procedure for acceptance of organs is recommended.Understanding of the intricacies of organ allocation both from a practical standpoint as well as having the ability to explain this to patients is another vital component of this position. This position also requires excellent communication and organization skills and proficient computer ability.

Virginia

Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With

continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance,

you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and

refreshing. 

 

There

is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of

the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of

the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor

pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature.  

We

are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Virginia Mason Medical Center
Website : http://www.virginiamason.org