• Transplant Coordinator III (Nurse Practitioner)…

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    Description

    This position requires an advanced level of expertise and overall understanding of organ transplantation for the organ type specified functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate 'standardized procedures' (SP). By using the SPs the NP is able to 1) change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition, and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725); 2) provide and coordinate the care of the transplant and/or organ failure patients; Primary responsibility is for the clinical case management of the transplant recipient involving all phases of the transplant process, from initial referral throughout patient follow-up.

     

    Salary range: $219, 886- $263,795 annually

    Qualifications

    + MSN/DNP in Adult -Gero Acute Care/Acute Care NP Specialty- required

    + Minimum of 5 years relevant nursing experience -required

    + 5 years of Nurse Practitioner experience-preferred

    + CA RN and CA NP license, State of CA NP Furnishing with Schedule II, National Certification (i.e. ANCC) in NP Specialty

    + BLS Certification from AHA or ARC

    + Ability to case manage all aspects of a transplant patient's medical care from initial evaluation to post transplant follow-up. Required

    + Ability to apply a broad understanding and knowledge of organ transplantation, including immunology, immunosuppression, rejection and other complications of transplantation, drug toxicity and graft failure. Required

    + Ability to communicate effectively with persons of various cultural backgrounds; good verbal and written communication skills. Required

    + Ability to interface effectively with patients and their families. Required

    + Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload. Ability to manage numerous concurrent tasks in a high stress environment and deal with change. Required

    + Ability to effectively coordinate and assess patient care and act as a liaison with nursing staff, outside agencies, team physicians, referring physicians, patients and families. Required

    + Ability to teach about transplantation and medical management issues. Required

     

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