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RN Transplant Coordinator

Sanford Health

Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Facility: Medical Building 2
Address: 1205 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00
Pay Info: $ Sign on bonus $

Why Should You Join This Team?

  • Flexible schedule: Choose between 32 - 40 hours a week. Monday - Thursday: 0800-1700 & Friday 0800-1500 with on-call approximately one day a week and every seventh weekend
  • Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team where your contributions will positively impact patients seeking kidney transplants
  • Collaborate with surgeons, transplant coordinators, social workers, pharmacist, dietician and financial services
  • This role involves a mix of medical assessments logistics and communication and collaboration making everyday unique and engaging.

Job Summary

The RN Transplant will be responsible for coordinating a focused and effective effort between the transplant center and its major patient referral sources (e.g. Dialysis Units and Nephrology Clinics) for renal transplantation. Will assume a case manager role in assuring that potential transplant recipients and donors will be afforded timely; efficient transplant education, work up, updates, and activation for transplantation when directed. Will be responsible for a designated caseload of patients during the pre/post-recipient and pre/post-donor transplant process. Aspects will include coordination of referrals, responding to roadblocks within the transplant workup process, and providing patient, family, and staff educational programming. Works to assure policies, procedures, and all regulatory requirements are met to assure the transplant program stays in compliance with various governing agencies. May provide outreach services to regional dialysis and nephrology programs.

Job Requirements
Graduate from an accredited nursing program required, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required, or in the process of acquiring with an estimated completion date within five years. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Minnesota RN license is required within six months of date into position. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.