RN - Transplant

Transplant Nurse Coordinator

Provides professional clinical care for transplant candidates, recipients, living donors, and their families. In the pre-transplant phase, a transplant coordinator works closely with potential renal recipients to coordinate the evaluation process and provide education in preparation for transplantation. Ensures financial screening is completed prior to scheduling patients for transplant evaluation. Reviews medical records of potential recipients scheduled to attend the information session and creates a complication list. Educates potential pre-transplant recipients regarding the required pre-transplant testing, physical, and psychosocial exams. Assists in scheduling transplant work-up appointments. Reviews potential recipients' lab work and pre-evaluation tests with the transplant physician overseeing the evaluation. Assists the transplant physician in presenting the patient's case along with the rest of the team to determine the patient's suitability for listing or further work-up. Assures that protocol guidelines and physician orders are carried out as prescribed. Completes accurate and thorough documentation to facilitate patient care and meet compliance and reimbursement requirements. Draws pre-transplant labs for potential recipients. Assists in coordinating transplant; calls in potential recipients (if deceased donor transplant), or schedules recipients (living donor transplant). Shares transplant call responsibilities with other transplant nurse coordinators. Documents on-call patient discussions and any changes in patient medications. Performs patient telephone triage, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with medical staff. Reviews the waitlist monthly with team members in patient selection meetings. Evaluates patients annually to ensure each candidate continues to meet selection criteria. Educates staff on the transplant process.