RN Coordinator - Adult Heart Transplant - FT - Days - MRH

Location : Hollywood, Florida

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Summary

Responsible for the coordination of multidisciplinary specialty programs and care continuum for patients diagnosed and / or receiving treatment in the specialty area. Coordinates and manages patient care in collaboration with a

multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers.

3 years RN experience

Transplant experience

Responsibilities

Provides education and counseling to patients and their families about the disease, treatment side effects, and coping strategies.Assesses potential learning problems (language barrier, readiness to learn, etc.) and structures teaching sessions to meet individual needs.Assesses patients' physical and emotional status, symptoms related to the disease and its treatment, and patients' understanding of the disease and treatment plan.Provides education about disease-specific services to the patients and families along with the community at large.Ensures timely scheduling of diagnostic work-up, results reporting, and communications between patients and the multidisciplinary team.Navigates the care continuum for patients by collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team.Coordinates assessment and evaluation of patients for proper care services including, but not limited to, tests, procedures, diagnostic labs.Coordinates and ensures thorough and consistent follow-up care of patients with the appropriate care providers.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Accredited Program : Nursing (Required)Registered Nurse Compact License (RN LICENSE COMPACT) - Compact RN Multistate, Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience : One (1) year of nursing experience in the following area(s) : critical care, oncology, or any nursing specialization in the abdominal / thoracic organs.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 40%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%

Shift

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