Transplant Coordinator Job at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA

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  • Lehigh Valley Hospital
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary
Coordinates the services for solid organ transplant patients and communicates with the multidisciplinary patient care team, nephrologists, and dialysis centers, staff, and other healthcare providers.

Job Duties
  • Coordinates admission of potential donor and recipient to hospital for surgery.
  • Coordinates care for transplant patients in the inpatient setting.
  • Coordinates organ transplant with Organ Procurement Organization, transplant candidate, physicians, and hospital staff.
  • Evaluates potential transplant candidates and coordinates pre-transplant evaluation for potential transplant recipients.
  • Manages pre-transplant patient care, evaluation, and management in the outpatient setting.
  • Participates and coordinates in post transplant care of patients.
  • Participates in 24 hour on call availability for transplant program coordinators and physicians.
  • Reviews medical history and suitability to donor; coordinates schedules of medical tests and reviews test results to ensure optimal outcome for patient.
  • Obtains and reviews referral information from nephrologists, dialysis units, or other referral sources.
  • Ensures admission and pre-operative studies are completed and results provided to physicians.
  • Facilitates clinical protocols for post transplant medication (immunosuppression, etc) management.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • 4 years Experience as a nurse in the medical, surgical, and or dialysis field.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current transplant-related medical information.
  • RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Nursing
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:
LVHN-1250 Cedar Crest

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8:00a-4:30p

Department:
1012-65123 LVPG-L Transplant Surgery - 1250 S Cedar Crest

Job Tags

Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Day shift,

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