What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transplant Coordinator position at Sanford Health?
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Facility : Medical Building 2
Location : Sioux Falls, SD
Address : 1205 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule : Full time
Weekly Hours : 36.00
Salary Range : $32.00 - $48.00
Department Details
Come work with a supportive multidisciplinary team where your contributions will positively impact patients seeking kidney transplant. You will collaborate with surgeons, transplant coordinators, social workers, pharmacist, dietician and financial services, fostering strong relationships and teamwork skills. The role involves a mix of medical assessments logistics and communication and collaboration making everyday unique and engaging.
This position does require call (approximately one day a week and every seventh weekend). Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday and Friday .
Job Summary
The RN Transplant will be responsible for coordinating a focused and effective effort between the transplant center and its major patient referral sources (e.g. Dialysis Units and Nephrology Clinics) for renal transplantation. Will assume a case manager role in assuring that potential transplant recipients and donors will be afforded timely; efficient transplant education, work up, updates, and activation for transplantation when directed. Will be responsible for a designated caseload of patients during the pre / post-recipient and pre / post-donor transplant process. Aspects will include coordination of referrals, responding to roadblocks within the transplant workup process, and providing patient, family, and staff educational programming. Works to assure policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements are met to assure the transplant program stays in compliance with various governing agencies. May provide outreach services to regional dialysis and nephrology programs.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required, or in the process of acquiring with an estimated completion date within five years.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and / or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Minnesota RN license is required within six months of date into position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit .
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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number : R-
Job Function : Nursing
Featured : No
Salary : $32 - $48
