Kidney Transplant Coordinator - Dialysis Center ...

Hours of Work : 8am-4:30pm Days Of Week : M-F Work Shift : Job Description : Your Job: Professional nursing position for an individual with advanced skills, providing specialized nursing care with the primary emphasis on the treatment of individuals with end-stage organ disease that are designated to have a solid organ transplant. This role will also provide continuity and coordination of patient care, conduct patient and professional education initiatives, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community resources, and agencies. Your Job Requirements: u2022 Bachelor of Science Nursing u2022 Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of Texas u2013 REQUIRED u2022 Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification u2013 REQUIRED u2022 Specialty certification (CCRD, CCTC)- Preferred u2022 Proficient with technical office equipment including computers, printers, fax, copiers, and telephones u2022 Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in transplant, renal, or end-stage organ disease preferred Your Job Responsibilities: u2022 Coordinates the pre-transplant evaluation process and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely completion u2022 Participates in the patient selection committee u2022 Assures patient is listed with appropriate MELD score and method of contact during the waiting period is clearly established u2022 Obtains labs and other clinical data required to maintain patients appropriate MELD u2022 Updates pre-transplant charts while waiting on the list at least annually u2022 Coordinates transplant admission process when organ offers are made for the potential recipient and back up recipients u2022 Communicates with third-party payers regarding transplant procedures and provides medical necessity documentation as required u2022 Coordinates and participates in the patient/ family education pre-transplant and maintains proper documentation u2022 Triages patient and/or donor calls based on transplant population needs u2022 Maintain data in the database and on flowsheets u2022 Data entry as required for database maintenance and patient management u2022 Maintains oversite required regulatory reporting including UNOS/HCFA/TIEDI, collaborative transplant study and tumor registry u2022 Coordinates and participates in the patient/ family education post-transplant and maintains proper documentation u2022 Monitors post-transplant patient clinical data and assures data is reviewed by a physician as required u2022 Communicates with patient and referring/primary physicians regarding changes in medications and other clinical management u2022 Conducts self as a professional, clinical expert in the area of practice, thus providing a role model for others u2022 Participates in educational programs sponsored by the Medical Center and those sponsored by outside agencies u2022 Consults with the staff of other units where transplant patient is housed Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texasu2019 best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions weu2019ve earned: + Magnetu00ae-designated hospital + 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Beckeru2019s Hospital Review_ , 2023 + Top 10 Military Friendlyu00ae Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 + Top 10 Military Spouse Friendlyu00ae Employer, 2023 + Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit + Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by _Modern Healthcare_ , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions weu2019ve earned: + Magnetu00ae designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers + 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by _Beckeru2019s Hospital Review_ , 2023 + Top 10 Military Friendlyu00ae Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 + Top 10 Military Spouse Friendlyu00ae Employer, 2023Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employeeu2019s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employeeu2019s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.

Created: 2025-10-04