Transplant RN Liver Coordinator
Company: MUSC
Location: Charleston
Posted on: November 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Post-Kidney Transplant Clinic in
Rutledge Tower operates Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, no overnights,
weekends, or holidays! Our staff includes RNs and RN coordinators
who work together to provide consistent and cost-effective care to
the transplant patients and families. Our 6 infusion chairs also
allow our nurses to be trained in non-chemo infusions. We strive on
our teamwork spirit!EntityMedical University Hospital Authority
(MUHA)Worker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-Type---RegularCost
CenterCC000244 CHS - Administration - Ambulatory LeadershipPay Rate
TypeHourlyPay GradeHealth-29Scheduled Weekly Hours40Work ShiftJob
DescriptionThe Transplant RN Coordinator reports to the Transplant
Program Manager of the Transplant Center. Under general
supervision, the Transplant RN Coordinator develops and uses
advanced clinical management, consultation, education and research
to promote quality care for the specific transplant patient
populations. Provides growth in clinical knowledge through
research-based practice with peers. This position is responsible
for the ongoing training of new staff and keeping up to date with
the regulatory changes in UNOS and CMS.Education: Bachelor's degree
in nursing required and three years related nursing experience.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of
Nursing or a compact state. Some positions require certification as
a generalist in a related specialty area by the American Nurses
Association (ANA). Licensure as a registered nurse by the South
Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Some positions
require certification as a generalist in a related specialty area
by the American Nurses Association (ANA). Current Basic Life
Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American
Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA
recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for
Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider required.Additional
Job DescriptionPhysical Requirements: Ability to perform job
functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job
functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job
functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.
(Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work
outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from
elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped
spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling
positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and
perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching"
operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities
with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm
grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform
fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to
reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions
with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to
fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities
for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all
directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs.
from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to
lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up
to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100
lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of
force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required
from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push
a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is
required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability
to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes.
(Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or
at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate
between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine
distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
(Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor
movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful
situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts.
(Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability
to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to
maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected
Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
(Continuous) *(Selected Positons) *Ability to be qualified
physically for respirator use, initially and as required.
(Continuous) (Selected Positions)*If you like working with
energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with
us!The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity,
sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or
parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or
federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to
apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon
applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical
University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify
program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all
newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify
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