Job Description

Position SummaryThe Clinical Coordinator II - RN will function in the outpatient setting of the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program in collaboration with the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant multidisciplinary team to care for and manage post-transplant kidney and pancreas recipients, post-operative kidney living donors, and patients who underwent surgical or invasive procedures by the Kidney/Pancreas transplant surgeons. ResponsibilitiesCoordinates medical and surgical management of kidney and pancreas transplant patients in the outpatient setting.Coordinates patient care, including an evaluation of diagnostic testing, review of lab reports, and direct patient care under the supervision of the attending MDs and NP/PAs.Facilitates communication and coordination between all members of the healthcare team, involving the patient and family in the decision-making process, to optimize quality outcomes.Educates the patient and all members of the healthcare delivery team about transplant pre and post care management, assists physicians and nurse practitioners with laboratory testing analyses, prior authorizations and responding to patients calls.Acts as a patient advocate, and acts as the liaison to between the patient and the providersMay collect and audit data as required.Provides support for scheduling of care and coordination of care.Supports on-going clinical functions of ancillary and diagnostic services to provide compassionate patient-centered care.