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$38.20 - $57.30Primary PurposeThe RN Transplant is a professional registered nurse and a designated member of the transplant team who provides comprehensive nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies, procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the nursing leader. The RN works with patients and their families beginning with the evaluation and will continue through the transplant process. The RN assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. The RN maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. A registered nurse's practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
Major Responsibilities- Assures that required tests are completed and reviewed per transplant specific protocols.
- Analyzes test results and diagnostic studies and develops a plan that prescribes strategies to obtain expected measurable outcomes.
- Interprets eligibility criteria to identify high-risk recipients and donors; schedules appropriate consultations to ensure all health needs are met prior to transplant. Communicates eligibility with multidisciplinary team.
- Identifies and communicates health related problems that may increase transplant related morbidity and mortality.
- Coordinates procurement of donor cells/organs while complying with HIPPA standards
- Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care.
- Conducts ongoing evaluation of transplant recipients to include effectiveness of intervention and attainment of goals and outcomes.
- Provides education pre- and post-transplant to recipients, donors, and caregivers through 1:1 consultations and group classes.
- Seeks knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice and promotes futuristic thinking.
- Assist in development of policies and procedures reflective to current practice/literature/accreditation standards.
- Participate in committees, shared governance, or facility decision making activities, developing, and nurturing research to positively affect clinical outcomes and promotion.
- Participates in quality and performance improvement activities.
- Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and fiscally responsible.
- Promotes evidence-based practice for the Transplant Center treatment intervention.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN required.RN candidates for external hire or internal promotion without BSN must be enrolled in a BSN program upon hire/transfer date and must complete program within 3 years of enrollment in the program.
- Current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner in the state in which you work and reside or if declaring a National License Compact (NLC) state as your primary state of residency, meet the licensure requirements in your home state; or for Non-National License Compact states, current RN license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner required in the state where the RN works. CPR Certification required.
Fast-paced clinic and inpatient setting. Involves standing, walking, and bending
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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About American Addiction Centers
American Addiction Centers (AAC) is a nationwide network of treatment centers, offering a full continuum of care. We take a holistic approach to addiction treatment — by addressing each client as a whole person. We work to consider how factors such as an individual’s lifestyle, environment, health, and co-occurring mental health disorders may play a part in his or her addiction to drugs or alcohol. We use evidence-based treatment approaches to help individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders to overcome daily struggles and establish a healthy lifestyle.
Our Mission: To restore hope and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. United by compassion and a commitment to inclusive care, we provide a foundation for lasting recovery that saves and transforms lives.
Our Vision: To foster a world free from the stigma of addiction, where quality treatment and support are accessible for all.
American Addiction Centers is constantly building our brand and expanding our treatment services to meet the needs of those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. In order to accomplish this, we need top talented professionals in all departments to help us not only achieve our business goals, but to also continue rescuing those battling addiction. We’d love to have your join our team! See our open positions at americanaddictioncenters.org/careers.
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We treat others with respect and communicate with courtesy. We encourage positive engagement and thoughtful dialogue. We do not tolerate defamatory, harmful messages or hate speech, directed at either the company or another individual. We respect the privacy and personal information of our team as well as community members.
We reserve the right to delete or block individuals or users who violate our guidelines.
What you'll do
- The RN Transplant coordinates comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing heart transplants and LVAD procedures, ensuring all health needs are met and providing education throughout the transplant process. They participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes.
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