Transplant Coordinator - Urgent Hiring

We are looking for a driven Transplant Coordinator to join our diverse team at Employment Type Full Time in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Transplant Coordinator is an amazing opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, adaptability and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Transplant Coordinator at Employment Type Full Time today!

Overview Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.  While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities Our Kidney & Pancreas transplant department has a new full time (40 hours per week) role available for a RN Transplant Coordinator. We are willing to consider new graduate RNs. This position coordinates all aspects of renal and pancreas transplants, as well as provides support to the department in the day to day functioning of the transplant section. The coordinator functions as a case manager, incorporating all elements of Virginia Mason's Nursing Professional Practice Model into caring for patients from initial referral, through the transplant evaluation process, during the inpatient hospital stay post-transplant and during the transition back to the referring physician.
Essential duties of this role:
Performs pre-transplant duties such as communicating with patients, referring physicians, and dialysis units on the status of patients within the transplant process. Educating patients and caregivers in multiple states across many time zones on the transplant process. Coordinates all aspects of patient evaluations including medical testing, follow up, and care coordination. Collaborates with Virginia Mason providers, social workers, financial coordinators, and dialysis units in multiple states to formulate a plan for transplantation and the post-operative phase. Completes inpatient rounds and discharge planning on transplant patients; acts as a liaison between inpatient/outpatient areas and other disciplines Performs post-operative duties in the clinic to assess patient progress after transplant. Facilitates safe transitions and plans of care for patients to return home to their referring providers' care. Supports the patient and families experience through provision of multidisciplinary support groups both pre and post operatively, facilitation of education classes for recipients and family members. Conducts outreach and education to referring providers and teams. Maintains strict adherence to UNOS and CMS regulatory standards through practice and documentation Performs cross coverage care to Living Donor and Post-Transplant patients that includes phone triage, clinic visit education, and communication with providers regarding patient testing results. The RN Transplant Coordinator practices the following:
Clinical Judgement: incorporates clinical reasoning into care delivery, which includes clinical decision-making, critical thinking, and a global grasp of the patient situation, coupled with nursing skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence- based guidelines. Clinical Inquiry: exhibits the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating practice and providing informed practice changes. Creates practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning while leveraging the methods and tools of the Virginia Mason Production System (VMPS) to continuouslyimprove the care delivery system.  Caring Practices: demonstrates behaviors that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Includes, but is not limited to, vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel Collaboration: works with others (e.g., patients, families, healthcare providers) in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions toward achieving optimal/realistic patient/family goals. Involves intra- and inter-disciplinary work with colleagues and community Advocacy and Moral Agency: works on another's behalf and represents the concerns of the patient/family and nursing staff; serving as a moral agent in identifying and helping to resolve ethical and clinical concerns within and outside the clinical setting. Response to Diversity: demonstrates the sensitivity to recognize, appreciate and incorporate differences into the provision of care. Differences may include, but are not limited to, cultural differences, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values. Embraces organizational Respect for People tenets into all facets of professional nursing practice
Facilitation of Learning: exhibits the ability to facilitate learning for patients/families, nursing staff, other members of the healthcare team, and community. Includes both formal and informal facilitation of learning and education.
Systems Thinking: possesses the body of knowledge and tools that allow the nurse to safely transition patient's from one care setting to another. Demonstrates leadership skills in navigating systems and environmental resources as needed for the patient/family and staff. Qualifications We require:
A Washington State Registered Nursing License  Graduation from an Accredited school of Nursing. BLS is required at time of hire and renewal every 2 years.  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 Understanding of the intricacies of organ allocation both from a practical standpoint as well as having the ability to explain this to patients Excellent communication and organization skills and proficient computer ability. Preferred:
Knowledge of how to activate patients in the national registry and the procedure for acceptance of organs We're proud to share that Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
As a part of our organization, we currently offer the following additional benefits:
Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company Paid holidays, vacation and sick time Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA  Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan Short and long term disability programs Employer paid life insurance 401a and 403b retirement programs Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children, pets, dependent adults, and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft  We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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