RN, Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program

Department Overview Clinical Transplant Services provides specialized care for transplant patients throughout all phases of the transplant journey, including evaluation, pre-transplant preparation, transplant hospitalization, and post-transplant follow-up. The department consists of four transplant programs: Kidney/Pancreas, Liver, Heart, and Pediatric Kidney. Department Overview Clinical Transplant Services provides specialized care for transplant patients throughout all phases of the transplant journey, including evaluation, pre-transplant preparation, transplant hospitalization, and post-transplant follow-up. The department consists of four transplant programs: Kidney/Pancreas, Liver, Heart, and Pediatric Kidney. Each program works closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care. Our goal is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting positive outcomes and the efficient use of healthcare resources. Function/Duties of Position RN Transplant Coordinators provide comprehensive care coordination and clinical support for transplant patients throughout all phases of the transplant journey. They assess patient readiness, provide education, coordinate diagnostic testing and treatments, monitor clinical progress, and serve as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and the multidisciplinary transplant team. RN Transplant Coordinators collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, nutritionists, pharmacists, financial coordinators, community providers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely, patient-centered care. They facilitate care planning, coordinate transitions across care settings, and help address clinical and psychosocial needs that may affect transplant outcomes. RN Transplant Coordinators support quality patient outcomes and process improvement initiatives by participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and collaborative transplant care activities and are an integral part of the transplant care team. Communication methods include telephone, voicemail, Microsoft Teams, Epic, and email. Able to triage and prioritize patient issues using critical thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal (incl. face-to-face) communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail. Able to work as part of a team and to work independently and problem-solve. Able to work and completed assignments with frequent interruptions. Required Qualifications 2 years of independent RN practice BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date. ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date. Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License. Will need to obtain WA license within 2 months of hire date. BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Preferred Qualifications 2 years of ambulatory experience BSN Transplant Coordinator or Related Specialty Experience Transplant Certification (CCTN or CCTC) 3 years of acute-care hospital experience Additional Details External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week. Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply. This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include: Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee Two separate above market pension plans to choose from Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals) Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) Tuition Reimbursement Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources Why apply to OHSU? We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. 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