RN Lung Transplant Coordinator

Description:

Work Schedule :

100% FTE.

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

Hours may vary based on the needs of the department.

You will work at the University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! For more than 55 years the UW Health Transplant Center has led the nation in serving adult and pediatric transplant patients.

We're the No.

1 ranking lung transplant program in the nation as ranked by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.

We are seeking a RN Lung Transplant Coordinator to:


* Join a team of transplant experts known worldwide for their research, innovation and continuous focus on improving patient care for transplant patients from Wisconsin and around the world.


* Facilitate coordination, evaluation and preparation of patients for organ transplantation and long-term management of patients after transplant.


* Use critical thinking skills and provide personalized care and education to transplant patients across multiple areas in order to provide continuity of patient care across settings.


* Be part of an academic medical center that applies research and uses innovative approaches to organ transplant to help transplant patients live longer and reduce risks.


* Provide hope and save lives through helping manage patients through the transplant process.

At UW Health, you will have :


* An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.


* Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.


* Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.


* A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.


* The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.


* Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.


* A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.


* Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications



* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of experience and education Required


* Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area may be used to substitute for one (1) year of clinical experience

Work Experience



* 2 years of clinical nursing experience Required


* Progressive Nursing experience with demonstrated success Required


* 2 years of transplant or closely related nursing experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications



* Registered Nurse licensed in the State...