About the Job M edStar Georgetown University Hospital — a proud Magnet® designated academic medical center — is seeking an experienced and passionate nurse to join the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute. The Center for Intestinal Care and Transplant has been the largest volume small bowel transplant program in the world for more than 20 years. We are also the leaders in cutting-edge research to advance the field of intestinal transplantation and develop new medical and surgical treatments for complex, life-threatening intestinal disorders.
The Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides patient care for transplant patients following established standards and practices. Functions to advance the clinical mission and goals of the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute through collaborative relationships within the Medical Center. Our Distinctions Include: Magnet® Designation five consecutive times, placing us among just 2% of hospitals nationwide First hospital awarded the ANCC Well-Being Excellence™ Credential Academic medical center environment with advanced technology and leading-edge therapies Commitment to professional growth, collaboration, and evidence-based practice Key responsibilities include Communicates with potential transplant candidates and/or referring physicians.
Facilitates the evaluation of both pre- and post-transplant patients by interfacing with referring physicians, Transplant hepatologists, Transplant nephrologists, Transplant surgeons, scheduling coordinators, consultants, insurance coordinators, and social workers. Primary responsibility for the planning implementation and evaluation of this process. Coordinates evaluation with the patient/family and appropriate members of the hospital, the transplant team, the patient's primary care physician and cardiologist and clinical consultants.
Assess patients for placement on the transplant waiting list. Coordinates the complex management and education of patients' pre- and post-transplants. Communicates with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to maintain an accurate and current patient waiting list.
Participate in clinical rounds meetings, conferences consultations and educational programs designed to increase knowledge and to improve patient care and staff performance; serve as a consultant to physicians and staff members regarding services in the specialty area Schedule Monday – Friday Days Benefits That Invest in You Nationally recognized nurse well-being resources Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits Generous paid time off Retirement savings plan with employer match Tuition assistance and educational advancement opportunities Relocation assistance up to $5,000 Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required 3-4 years professional nursing experience required previous transplant, hepatology, outpatient or dialysis experience preferred CCTC - Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator preferred Join Us If you are inspired to work in a nationally recognized abdominal transplant program, make a huge impact in your patients and their family’s life, elevate clinical practice and be a part of cutting edge transplant treatment, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital This position has a hiring range of USD $97,947.20 - USD $162.80 /Yr.