Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Nurse, Pre Kidney Fairfax, VA - Transplant

Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Nurse, Pre Kidney Fairfax, VA

Provides professional nursing care for transplant patients following established standards and practices. Functions to advance the clinical mission and goals of the Department through collaborative relationships within the Medical Center. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards.

Education

• Associate's degree from an accredited School of Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Performs professional nursing service in inpatient / outpatient clinical settings including, but not limited to : patient assessment, teaching, discharge planning, and telephone triage.Greets patients and prepares them for physician evaluations. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in the collection of samples and completion of tests.Facilitates the evaluation of both pre and post-transplant patients by interfacing with referring physicians, Transplant hepatologists, Transplant nephrologists, Transplant surgeons, scheduling coordinators, consultants, insurance coordinators, and social workers. Has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation and evaluation of this process.Coordinates the complex management and education of patients pre and post-transplant. Communicates with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to maintain an accurate and current patient waiting list.Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Administers prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with nursing standards.Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Obtains and reviews consent forms, treatment plans, and side effects as appropriate. Discusses potential complications with patient and family.Performs patient telephone triage, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with medical staff.Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. Schedules in-services and education sessions with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.Performs quality control functions of assigned area as directed. Participates in activities to develop and implement quality improvement activities within practice area and maintain collaborative relationships with personnel in other divisions and departments.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.Exemplifies Commitment to Care (C2C) standards in all activities.