Associate's degree from an accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
3-4 years professional nursing experience required
1-2 years previous transplant outpatient or dialysis experience preferred
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure required
CPR certification required within 90 days
CCTC certification preferred
Responsibilities
Perform nursing services in inpatient/outpatient settings including patient assessment and discharge planning.
Prepare patients for physician evaluations and instruct them on sample collection.
Facilitate evaluations of pre and post-transplant patients by coordinating with various medical professionals.
Manage and educate patients pre and post-transplant, maintaining communication with UNOS.
Observe and report on patients' conditions, administering medications as directed.
Maintain and review patient records, discussing treatment plans and potential complications with patients and families.
Conduct patient telephone triage to assess needs and coordinate with medical staff.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment within a specialized medical field.
Opportunity to advance clinical skills in transplant care.
Engagement in quality improvement activities.
Access to ongoing education and training sessions.
Participation in interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
Full Job Description
General Summary of Position 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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Minimal Qualifications Education
Associate's degree from an accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Experience
3-4 years professional nursing experience required
1-2 years previous transplant outpatient or dialysis experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients medical staff and the public.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
This position has a hiring range of
CAD $97,947.20 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.
About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
