Travel Lung Transplant Nurse Coordinator - $3,341 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Case Manager, Transplant for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Transplant Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel RN license is required Nurse Coordinator: Post-Lung Transplant - 3 yrs. ICU RN experience DescriptionGENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:The Post-Lung Transplant Coordinators report directly to the Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program with administrative oversight by the Transplant Center Director or their designee. The coordinators are responsible for ensuring patients' continuity of care after their discharge phase of transplantation. They serve as the central point of reference for all information about patients participating in the program. The scope of the position includes patient care, education, quality assurance, research, administrative and financial activities, and coordination of transplant care with medical and surgical staff as appropriate.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Patient CarePost-Transplant Discharge Phase Provides care, within his or her scope of practice and licensure in the outpatient setting to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional rehabilitation. Identifies and responds to recipient/family/legal guardians educational, psychosocial, and economic needs in the post-transplant phase. Reinforces education and follow-up requirements necessary for successful outcome. Observes, monitors, and assesses recipients compliance with medications and medical regimen; collaborates with the transplant team to attain and maintain compliance. Collects and reviews data pertinent to recipients health and organ function and ensures that the information is documented in the patients chart Coordinates lab work and testing for post-transplant clinic visits and communicates lab data and diagnostic results to transplant physician/health care provider. Implements changes in drug/treatment therapy as ordered by physicians and other credentialed health care providers. Understands post-transplant protocols and acts as a resource for internal and external health care providers (e.g., high risk labs/NAT testing, laboratory and testing schedules, outpatient rejection treatment). Arranges for consultations, diagnostic procedures, infusions, and hospitalization when indicated (e.g., direct admissions, ED, and hospital transfers, IV infusions, ECP treatment and navigating insurance authorizations, scheduling bronchoscopies, sleep studies, and thoracenteses). Maintains communication with referring physician, PCP, and other health care providers. Provides and maintains comprehensive documentation in patient medical record. Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID 36019411. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN RN - Coordinator About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You’re not just a number at Wellspring, you’re a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.