Liver Center Transplant Coordinator - Emory Healthcare/Emory University
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
Overview
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Description
8:30am - 5pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours
We are seeking a capable
Transplant Coordinator
who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. + Develops and maintains nursing practice standards of care for a specific transplant population. + Serves as a liaison and provides consultation and education services to support standards of care. + Identifies and resolves clinical issues relating to the transplant patient. Coordinates the collection of clinical data and patient samples for research studies. + Collaborates with staff, the patient, and his/her family concerning patient evaluation and discharge planning. + Participates in developing the interdisciplinary plan of care ensuring essential protocol medications, pertinent diagnostic tests, and frequency are ordered, completed and reviewed by physician. + Reports signs/symptoms of possible rejection immediately to physician and care team. Maintains appropriate documentation for transplant candidacy and post-transplant follow-up care. C + oordinates communications with the outpatient transplant population such as transplant clinic visits, community referrals, telephone consultations, arranging for long-range beepers, outpatient treatments, and subsequent hospital admissions. + Develops and coordinates a system to organize the flow of patients from initial referral, through evaluation and education, to post-transplant follow-up and referral back to the community. + Participates in collaborative, interdisciplinary research activities related to transplant patients. + Performs related responsibilities as required. + Coordinates basic maintenance of office equipment (fax, copier, printers, etc). Minimum Qualifications: + An Associate's degree in nursing. + 3 years of recent, clinical, medical-surgical nursing experience. + All nurses employed in roles requiring an unencumbered nursing license must have a valid, active license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. + BLS certification required. JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY!Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network,establishedin 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
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Emory Healthcare (EHC)is dedicated to providingequal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status.EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law.EHC respects,values,and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. _Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training._
ACCOMODATIONS:
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(Medium-Heavy) 36-75lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75lbs.max; Carrying of objects up to 35lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affectingenvironmentconditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
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Division
_Emory Univ Hospital_
Campus Location
_Atlanta, GA, 30322_
Campus Location
_US-GA-Atlanta_
Department
_EUH Liver Center_
Job Type
_Regular Full-Time_
Job Number
_137528_
Job Category
_Nursing_
Schedule
_8:30a-5p_
Standard Hours
_40 Hours_
Hourly Minimum
_USD $42.00/Hr._
Hourly Midpoint
_USD $48.30/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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