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Overview Nurse Coordinator - Transplant Transplant - Liver Acquisition • Full Time • San Francisco, CA Job Summary Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team, the nurse coordinator provides expert nursing care for transplant patients, including candidates (pre-transplant), recipients (post-transplant) and/or living donors with a variety of complex treatment options. The nursing coordinator serves as a contact point for transplant patients, family members, referring physicians, staff, and for the coordination and facilitation of patient care in specialty areas. The nurse coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of care for the entire period of care including inpatient, outpatient or both. The coordinator is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the care of transplant patients to ensure they reach their maximum health potential before and/or after transplant. Specific daily responsibilities include triaging patient calls and lab results, coordinating studies and specialty referrals, confirming orders, providing ongoing transplant patient education, coordinating care across disciplines, and performing clinic duties as needed. Pre-transplant coordinators focus on evaluation and workup of the pre-transplant candidate, post-transplant coordinators focus on coordinating care and optimizing health of the transplant recipient, and Living Donor coordinators focus on evaluation and workup of potential living donors. This position supports the transplant team by communicating with patients on behalf of providers, responding to changes in patient condition in collaboration with the provider, making changes to medication and treatment plans as delegated, and educating patients on changes and documenting in the EHR. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range depends on factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $95.76 - $124.25 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: Responsibilities Triaging patient calls and lab results Coordinating studies and specialty referrals Confirming orders Providing ongoing transplant patient education Coordinating care for the transplant patient across disciplines Performing clinic duties as needed Pre-transplant coordination for evaluation/workup of candidates Post-transplant coordination for recipients Living donor coordination for evaluation/workup Communicating with patients on behalf of providers and documenting changes in the EHR Required Qualifications Minimum two (2) years of outpatient employment in organ transplantation or donation, or equivalent organ-specific specialty experience (e.g., outpatient nephrology for kidney, pulmonology for lung, hepatology for liver) Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California Active American Heart Association CPR certification Knowledge of end-stage organ-specific disease Understanding contraindications to transplant and common post-transplant complications Proven organizational skills and ability to take responsibility for a defined area Excellent communication/interpersonal skills Proven ability to work effectively with physicians and other support staff Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Preferred Qualifications Prior outpatient transplant experience Solid organ case management experience Experience in immunosuppressive therapy License/Certification Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California Active American Heart Association CPR Certification About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve. UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report and offers opportunities for professional growth in a learning-forward environment. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community committed to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence (PRIDE values). We are also committed to equity and building a diverse workforce and culturally competent care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Location & Details Location: San Francisco, CA • Work Style: Flexible • Shift: Days • Shift Length: 8 Hours • Additional Shift Details: Monday-Friday #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health

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