Nurse Coordinator

Transplant - Kidney Acquisition

Full Time

77454BR

Job Summary

This is a Pre-Kidney Transplant nurse coordinator position.  Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team, the nurse coordinator provides expert nursing care for transplant patients, including candidates (pre-transplant), recipients (post-transplant) and/or living donors with a variety of complex treatment options. The nursing coordinator serves as a contact point for transplant patients, family members, referring physicians, staff as well as contact point for the coordination and facilitation of the care of the patient in specialty areas. The nurse coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of patient care for the entire period of care including inpatient, outpatient or both. The transplant nurse coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the care of transplant patients to ensure they reach their maximum health potential before and/or after transplant.

Specific daily responsibilities include: triaging patient calls and lab results, coordinating studies and specialty referrals, confirming orders, providing ongoing transplant patient education, spearheading the coordination of care for the transplant patient across disciplines, and clinic work as needed. Pre-transplant coordinators will focus on the evaluation and workup of the pre transplant candidate.

This position will support the transplant team by communicating with patients on behalf of providers. The nurse coordinator will respond to changes in patient condition as exhibited in signs, symptoms, and lab values in collaboration with the provider. The nurse will make changes to medication and treatment plans as delegated by the provider. The nurse coordinator will educate patient on any changes and document in the EHR. 

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) recent years of RN clinical experience in adult services, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum one year of recent outpatient employment in the field of organ transplantation or donation, Specialization may also include a year of RN employment in organ specific specialty (i.e. outpatient nephrology experience for kidney transplant, outpatient pulmonology experience for lung transplant etc.).
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR certification
• Knowledge of end stage organ specific disease, and transplantation and immunosuppressive therapy. 
• Understanding contraindications to transplant as well as common post-transplant complications.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to accept full responsibility for a defined and delegated area
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with physicians and other support staff
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior outpatient transplant experience
• Minimum three years of transplant experience

License/Certification

• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association CPR certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

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Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Job Code and Payroll Title

009141 NURSE CRD

Job Category

Nursing - Adult Services, Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday