"Registered Nurse - Kidney Transplant Coordinator - 10 Hour Days"

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the United States for transplant services? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you!

With world-class surgical and medical proficiency in lung, heart, liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant Center is one of the most successful facilities of its kind. Here, patients find a compassionate environment and hope for a longer, healthier life.

Essential Duties:

• You will be responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of Post Kidney Transplant patients’ evaluation throughout the continuation of services to follow-up care.
• Serves as the primary coordinator for the interdisciplinary team, including Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Dieticians, Pharmacists, Financial Analysts, Case Managers, and support staff.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates informative programs/projects for patients, personnel and the community.
• Collects/documents data to meet clinical, financial, and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the development of guidelines, protocols, pathways and other performance improvement activities.
• Participates in research activities.
• Serves as a patient advocate throughout the transplant/surgical process.
• Represents the Medical Center at regional and national meeting/conferences.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BSN) required

Licenses/Certifications:

Current, unrestricted California RN License required

BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

CCTN or CCRN Acute/Critical Care Nursing or PCCN Progressive Care Nursing Cert or other specialty certification required

Certified Transplant Coordinator certification preferred (or willing to obtain within one year from start date)

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience required

ICU or Transplant experience preferred