Nurse Practitioner - Kidney Transplant

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Responsibilities

The Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Inpatient Services provides and coordinates the medical management oversight of all newly transplanted kidney and pancreas transplant patients under the supervision of medical and surgical directors. 

The NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate Standardized Procedures (SPs). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The NP will provide and coordinate the care of patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. The NP also participates in interdisciplinary and clinical rounds, provides education and support, as well as makes appropriate referrals. Document services rendered.
Standardized Procedure(s) outline the requirements for supervision. The Nurse Practitioner reports to the designated medical director for clinical practice and designated person for administrative issues.

Rate: $80.78-$115.37



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