RN Clinical Transplant Coord - Kidney Transplant - PRN

**We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.** **At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!** This job is knowledgeable and proficient in the pre-transplant, post-transplant, and/or inpatient transplant clinical practice. This job is able to assist in other sections as needed. Acts as a patient advocate and patient educator while promoting optimum patient independence, self-care, and rehabilitation. This job is an integral member of the transplant team, assisting the transplant physicians by independently monitoring certain patients, managing outpatient clinics and periodically reviewing all patients with the physicians. Provides care and service to individuals of all age groups. **Education** Required - Registered Nurse Diploma Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Nursing **Work Experience** Required - 3 years related experience with RN Diploma or RN Associate Degree or two years related experience with a BS Degree in Nursing **Certifications** Required- Current RN License in the state of practice BLS Preferred - Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) through the American Board of Transplant Certification (ABTC) **Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)** - Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. - Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard. - Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. - Strong interpersonal skills **Job Duties** - Performs pre/post transplant clinical activities - Educates patients on procedures - Educates Nursing staff/colleagues - Participation in activities for professional growth - Ensures compliance and participates in quality initiatives The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. ü**Physical** **and Environmental Demands** The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. *Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.* **Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!** ***Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.*** ***Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.*** *Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.* ***Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the acces…