RN, Post Transplant Follow Up - Baroness Hospital - Renal Transplant - Full-time

A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of the patient in the Transplant Clinic and Erlanger Health. Demonstrate leadership, communication skills, flexibility, and creativity while working with transplant patients and their families through all phases of transplantation. The clinic nurse will need knowledge of chronic kidney disease, treatment options, and an understanding of the transplant process.

Demonstrate problem-solving abilities as well as the ability to manage and/ or direct various personalities or educational levels in dynamic situations. Demonstrate computer skills and ability to work simultaneously in multiple databases as well as EMR. Exhibit the ability to work effectively and consistently in a group as part of a high function.

Could work independently as well as a multidisciplinary team member. Demonstrate the ability to handle patient caseloads in an organized manner. Be committed to ongoing personal education in the specialty area.

Ability to be cross trained in transplant related areas.

Education

Required

BSN or RN with transplant experience.

Preferred

NA

Experience

Required

At least three years of general nursing practice; knowledge of organizational functions, policies, and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments, principles, and practices of nursing. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and provide empathy in difficult interpersonal situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information or issues in a confidential and respectful manner.

Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service and telephone courtesy.

Knowledge of Windows-based office software, computers, and operating system. The ability to provide compassion and defuse stressful situations.

Preferred

A strong renal clinical knowledge and background. Understanding of kidney transplantation; with three years or more experience appropriate to transplantation. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required

Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee. BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward.

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred

Certification in Specialty preferred such as CCTC or CCTN

Department Position

Summary

The Transplant Clinical Nurse employed by Erlanger Health assures that transplant patients and their families in all phases of transplant presenting to Erlanger receive optimal care, using established renal transplant standards and organizational goals. The functions of the Transplant Clinical Nurse are to maintain a high degree of personal and staff effectiveness in the assessment and care of kidney transplant patients, to include data management, screening, medication management, discharge planning, clinical research, and ongoing new therapies.

The transplant clinical nurse is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the transplant clinic. Further, contributes to nursing and the Medical Center through support of philosophy and objectives and education efforts. Transplant Clinic staff report directly to the Transplant Program Manager. The nurse will possess effective and productive communication skills.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge; have attention to detail and effective communication and documentation with a passion for education and outreach. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TNPost Transplant Follow Up RN

Standard Hours

Regular