Transplant Coordinator - Registered Nurse

Summary

Responsible for the case management of the post-transplant renal patients. This position is designated as an on-site Registered Nurse, patient-facing role. In-office presence is an essential function due to the need for real-time collaboration with providers, direct interaction with patients and caregivers, and secure handling of health data in compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with ADN, ASD, or BSN.
• Active RN License in NC and in good standing.
• CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Essential Functions

• Develop care plans for post-transplant patients.
• Pre-transplant tracking.
• Participates in Chronic Care Management for post-transplants patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records by documenting patient communication, changes in intervention per medical provider, referral calls, pharmacy calls, and triage calls in the EMR.
• Aid with patient calls, hospital calls, prescription refills, and lab/test results.
• Assist with patient assistance and prior authorizations for post-transplant patients.
• Back up infusion department.
• Provide care to the following patient populations: adult and geriatric post-transplant patients.
• Gather and maintain information on post-transplant patients to determine the needs to be met prior to the doctor’s exam, to include: Obtain patient vital signs. Review allergies, prescription medications, and over the counter medications. Labs and radiology. Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Hearing, visual acuity, talking.
• Reaching, grabbing, holding – fine motor skills.
• Extended periods in a stationary or standing position.
• Repetitive motion such as entering data into computer-based programs.
• Lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• The noise level is usually moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.
• This position is designated as an on-site, patient-facing role.
• In-office presence is an essential function due to the need for real-time collaboration with providers, direct interaction with patients and caregivers, and secure handling of health data in compliance with HIPAA.