Clinical Nurse III- M3 : Renal Transplant

Clinical Nurse III- M3 : Renal Transplant at Albany Medical Center summary :

The Clinical Nurse III in the Renal Transplant unit specializes in managing both pre and postoperative patients, particularly those undergoing renal and simultaneous pancreas / kidney transplants. This role involves delivering complex care, including IV and antibiotic therapies, while educating patients on essential self-care practices post-transplant. The nurse provides care to both acute and chronic patients, focusing on maintaining overall health and addressing complications related to renal transplants.

Department / Unit : Renal Transplant- M3

Work Shift :

Night (United States of America)

Manage patients with primary diagnoses include pre and postoperative surgical patients with a focus on the renal transplant patient, simultaneous

pancreas / kidney (SPK) transplant patient, pancreas after kidney (PAK) transplant, patients with

End Stage Renal Disease requiring access for renal replacement therapy, and patients requiring

peritoneal dialysis and / or telemetry monitoring. Although all patients experiencing surgery have

special needs, the renal transplant and SPK patient require extensive education on self-care

measures that are necessary to maintain the health of both the patient and the transplanted graft(s).

This unit also provides care to general medicine and surgical patients.

The general level of acuity is both acute and chronic, with the most common diagnoses including : Renal Transplant, Complications of Renal Transplant, Parathyroidectomy, Simultaneous Renal / Pancreas Transplant, Live Donor Nephrectomy, and Hemodialysis Access. Treatment modalities include, but are not limited to IV therapy, antibiotic therapy, blood and blood products transfusion, sterile dressings, tube feeding, surgical drains, and immunosuppressive therapy for transplant recipients.

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Keywords :

renal transplant, clinical nurse, patient care, preoperative care, postoperative care, end stage renal disease, IV therapy, immunosuppressive therapy, patient education, healthcare