RN-Nursing Unit (Full Time)

Registered Nurse - Transplant Unit
Position Type: Full Time, Benefits Eligible

As a Transplant Registered Nurse, you will care for pre‑ and post‑transplant patients, including those undergoing kidney, liver, heart, and multi‑organ transplantation. Your responsibilities include coordinating complex care plans, monitoring for early signs of rejection or complications, administering specialized therapies, and providing essential education to patients and families.

Patient Assessment & Monitoring

Transplant‑Specific Care

Administer immunosuppressive therapies, antirejection medications, and other transplant‑specific treatments.

Provide wound care, infection prevention, and management of surgical drains as applicable.

Support coordination of biopsies, imaging, dialysis, and other procedures related to organ function.

Respond promptly to emergent situations including acute rejection episodes, respiratory distress, or hemodynamic instability.

Operate specialized equipment such as infusion pumps, telemetry monitors, and devices used in managing immunosuppressive drug therapy.

Partner closely with transplant surgeons, nephrologists/hepatologists, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and transplant coordinators to ensure seamless care.

Provide extensive teaching to patients and families regarding medications, lifestyle modifications, post‑transplant surveillance, and long‑term follow‑up expectations.

Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to individualized care planning.

Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and adhere to hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards.

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire.

Licensed and currently a registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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