PreLung Transplant Coordinator (RN), Full-Time-Days at University of Chicago Medicine

Job DescriptionJoin UChicago Medicine as a Transplant Nurse (RN) in our Lung Transplant Program! University of Chicagos state of the art Transplant Institute that provides exceptional life-saving care to our patients and incredible career opportunities for providers and team members. As a Transplant Nurse (RN) you will provide and coordinate the care provided to transplant patients in the pre/post op and inpatient pre-transplant phase of care and participate in the multidisciplinary patient care services team. In this role the Transplant Nurse is vital in the delivery of patient care and in participation of the development of strategies to improve patient outcomes satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness by decreasing length of stay and readmission rates in both Abdominal and Lung programs. This role is accountable to patients and families education discharge preparation during inpatient pre/post-transplant phase of care and scheduling of all pre-hospitalization medical procedures and appointments after discharge.Essential Job FunctionsProvides patient education and pertinent transplant information to pre-transplant recipients. Coordinates meetings with the nurses and patients to review the treatment plansMonitors patient progress and answers questions related to their pre-operative courseParticipates in discharge planning with multidisciplinary team Evaluate patient compliance of immunosuppressive regimenOrders medication bags and interfaces with transplant financial coordinators to assure appropriate authorization of patientsObtains appropriate insurance authorization and/or referrals for medications diagnostic tests and proceduresProvide patient education to patients after discharge for reinforcement by contacting every patient after dischargeWorks directly with the multidisciplinary care team and coordinates pre-transplant care of transplant recipients. Coordinates scheduling of all pre hospitalization medical procedures diagnostic testing clinic visits and medicine changes deemed necessary by physician /provider and/or protocol. Communicates with physicians concerning patient pre-treatment regimens and related issues. Notifies transplant team members of pre-transplant admissions including admitting personnel transplant resident referring physician / provider and patient placement center. Coordinates patient admission to hospital when deemed necessary by physician / provider and or protocol. Provides ongoing pre/post-transplant care maintenance. Under physician / provider supervision assists patients with medication management prescription refills and authorizations as required. Coordinates data collection for pre-transplant recipients. Completes United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) forms required pre-transplant.Participates in patient-related consultations with physician staff as requested including mandatory attendance at multidisciplinary meetings/rounds. Communicates with referring physician immediately pre-transplant outpatient phase.Required QualificationsAssociate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred. Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited programCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of IllinoisMust possess excellent decision-making and communication skillsMust possess effective teaching skills in working with undergraduate and post-graduate nursing students as well as good presentation skillsMust possess basic computer skillsMust be familiar with insurance coverage and managed care contracts as regards coverage for transplant patients and donors if applicablePreferred QualificationsMasters in Nursing preferredPreferred candidates will have five years experience working with transplant patientsA combination of transplant and other related nursing experience may be consideredPosition DetailsJob Type/FTE: 1.0 Full TimeShift: Days 8am-5pmWork Location: OnsiteUnit/Department: Lung Transplant - PreCBA Code: NNUWhy Join UsWeve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career OpportunitiesUChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.Compensation & Benefits OverviewUChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Abinitio,Administration And Accounting,Android,Bid Management,Inventory Management,Embedded C Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1