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Dept Name- Transplantation Institute- Renal Transplant Services Req # 2565496
Job Title: RN Transplant Coordinator
Role and Responsibilities:
The Transplant Coordinator is a
Registered Professional Nurse with specific knowledge and skills who
participates in the coordination of clinical programs and services for
designated patient populations within the Transplantation Institute.
1. Coordinates the multidisciplinary screening
of patients being followed in the transplant clinic. This includes the
transplant director and surgeons, nephrologists, tissue typing laboratories,
urology services and ancillary services.
2. Ensures all necessary lab tests are performed
on potential transplant candidates and that results are updated as required.
3. Participates in making recommendations
regarding placing as patient on the transplant waiting list.
4. Communicates with all active transplant
candidates regarding waiting list status on an ongoing basis.
5. Assists in organ procurement team with donor
screening and procurement coordination, especially at MSMC and satellite.
6. Follows patients during their hospitalization
and coordinates works with transplant team to coordinate consulting services as
needed
7. Prepares patient and family for transition to
home. Supervises instructions regarding medication, diet, exercise,
contraindications and outpatient follow-up protocols.
8. Assesses continued recover of patient through
visits, scheduling of blood tests, E K Gs, comprehensive evaluations,
etc.
9. Supports the mission, philosophy, goals and
objectives of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Medical
Center.
10. Maintains clinical competence in this advanced
specialization of nursing practice.
11. Is responsible and accountable for his/her
own nursing practice.
12. Advocates the highest standards of nursing
practice.
13. Approaches patients, families and other
members of the health care team in a professional, respectful manner.
14. Serves as a clinical role model and resource
to the nursing staff
15. Serves as a professional resource to other
members of the health care team.
16. Demonstrates professional involvement
by:
Attending and participating in workshops,
seminars, and courses as presenter or author;
Keeping abreast of current literature and trends
in practice; Participating in related professional organizations
17. Considers ethical issues in professional
nursing practice.
18. Treats co-workers, patients and families
with dignity and respect.
19. Is open and responsive to the diverse
backgrounds and experience of other people, and promotes and environment that
is sensitive to cultural diversity.
20. Maintains attendance and punctuality record
in accordance with departmental standards.
21. Adheres to dress code in accordance with
departmental policy.
22. Collaborates with other members of the
health care team in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of
policies, procedures, and standards of care for designated patient
populations.
23. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital,
departmental and care center standards, policies, procedures and guidelines as
well as regulatory agency standards.
24. Participates in the development and implementation
of continuous quality improvement programs.
25. Participates in risk management activities
including identifying and communicating issues of risk in a timely
manner.
26. Participates in committee activities.
27. Is aware of and responsive to budgetary
constraints and incorporates financial principles into program development and
allocation of resources.
28. Recognizes each individual's right to health
care unrestricted by age, race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability,
sexual orientation or source of payment.
29. Assists in the performance appraisal process
of designated Nursing
Requirements:
NYS RN with BSN
and BCLS, and at least 2 years of acute care nursing with experience with
nephrology patient population. Proven
progressive responsibility is essential.
Strength Through Diversity
The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity is a driver for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together.
We work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care.
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Who We Are
Over 38,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.
Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, background, or sexual orientation.
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