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Summary
Coordinates the services for solid organ transplant patients and communicates with the multidisciplinary patient care team, nephrologists, and dialysis centers, staff, and other healthcare providers.

Job Duties

• Daily care of transplant patients in the outpatient clinic.
• Coordinates care and discharge of patients from the inpatient setting.
• Reviews medical history, coordinates schedules for medical testing, and reviews results to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Obtains and reviews referral information from referring and consulting providers and other referral sources.
• Ensures completion of appropriate testing and provides results to physicians and advanced providers
• Participate in patient education and discharge planning in the pre and post operative setting
• Facilitates development and management of clinical protocols
• Participate in on call duties for the transplant program on a rotating basis
• Collaborates with the Organ Procurement Organization and on call surgeons to determine suitability of donor organs.
• Manages admission of potential donor and recipient to hospital for surgery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• 4 years Experience as a nurse in the medical, surgical, and or dialysis field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current transplant-related medical information.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

On call rotation

Influenza vaccination and COVID-19 Vaccination is required for all colleagues unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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