Staff Nurse, Heart & Lung Transplant Center (6899), St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System, Houston, TX

Description:

Licensed by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.

·    Experienced with cardiovascular and CHF patients.

·    Experienced in working in physician's office or clinical setting preferred.

·    Must have excellent critical thinking skills, be able to triage patients and determine if the patient's acuity level changes from moderate to severe and should be taken to the Emergency Department.

·    Must be able to facilitate the clinic work flow by communicating with several departments such as Transplant, Heart Failure, and Thoracic Surgeons.

·    Must be able to work closely with cardiologist and assist with calling in prescription refills, schedule tests, schedule heart caths, and assist in completing forms for patients.

·    Should be organized and be able to prioritize.

·    Must be a team player and assist PCA, LVN and secretary with incoming phone calls, paging personnel, taking vitals signs when necessary.

Contact:

Requisition ID: 6899

Web Link:

http://www.stlukes-jobs.com/

Professional Staff Nurse – Critical Care (1047090), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Summary:

The Intensive Care Units at UPMC Presbyterian are seeking talented and compassionate nurses who are deeply committed to caring for others and helping others reach their potential.  These challenging yet rewarding care settings provide a wealth of opportunities for both personal and professional growth.  UPMC Presbyterian's Intensive Care Units include:

- The Medical Intensive Care Unit on 9F, 10C, 10F and 11F is a 32-bed intensive care unit with the primary focus of caring for patients from the pulmonary, pulmonary transplant, medicine, gastrointestinal and toxicology services.

- The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on 3F is a 10-bed intensive care unit serving critically ill coronary patients.  The population consists of young adults through geriatric patients.

- The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit is a 20-bed intensive care unit that is one the largest Cardiothoracic ICUs in the city.  Patient population includes all open-heart surgery patients, including heart and lung transplant patients, high-risk thoracic surgery and vascular patients.

- The Surgical Intensive Care Unit, including 2D, is a 14-bed surgical critical care unit specializing in the care of a wide variety of critically ill surgical patients.  The surgical services utilizing this unit include vascular surgery, which is the primary service, thoracic, trauma, neurosurgical, renal, and general surgery.

- The Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit on 6F and 6G is a 22-bed surgical trauma unit caring for all trauma patients and general surgical patients.

- The Neurological Trauma Intensive Care Unit on 4G is a 10-bed surgical critical care unit serving the adult and geriatric trauma patient populations.  The primary focus is the care of the critically injured trauma patient with head trauma but also includes those patients sustaining chest and abdomen trauma, spinal cord injury and orthopedic trauma.

- The Neurological Intensive Care Unit on 4F and 5F is a 20-bed intensive care unit with the primary focus of caring for neurovascular patients including subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral bleeds and stroke.

- The Transplant Intensive Care Unit on 5 South, 5 East and 5 West is a 28-bed ICU that specializes in abnormalities of the liver including Liver Transplantation (pre- and post-operative care). Other transplants cared for in this unit are Small Bowels, Kidneys, and Kidney/Pancreas.

Responsibilities:

·    Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care that is relevant to patients under their care and applies principles of growth and development over the life span

·    Possesses the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age specific needs

·    Has the authority, responsibility and shift accountability for the delivery of nursing care through the use of the nursing process 

·    In collaboration with the primary nurse care coordinator and other health care professionals, applies competent clinical knowledge and skills to achieve quality care outcomes.

·    Please note the salary range listed may differ for graduate nurses.

Licensure/Certifications:

·    Current Pennsylvania licensure as a registered professional nurse or temporary practice permit

·    BSN preferred

Salary Range:        21.55  26.30  33.24

Contact:

Job ID: 1047090

Web Link:

http://www.upmc.com/careersatUPMC/Pages/default.aspx  

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer

Staff Nurse / Per Diem – Lung Transplant Program (2193323), Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Description:

The per diem care coordinator will assist with care coordination for lung transplant recipients as outlined:

1. Conducts inpatient care coordination for all lung transplant patients, including participation in inpatient rounds, documentation in inpatient medical record, daily care facilitation and communications, utilization review and management, organizational efficiency and discharge planning.

2. Acts as liaison between members of inpatient care team, including physicians, trainees, physician assistants, etc, and outpatient care coordination team, including outpatient nurse coordinators.

3. Facilitates access to and efficiency of outpatient care by direct patient management in clinic setting in conjunction with attending physicians, documentation in outpatient medical record, and integration of inpatient and outpatient services.

4. Participates in monitoring patient progress after discharge to the outpatient coordinators by facilitating transfer of communication with patient/family, other team members, providers and agencies to the outpatient coordinators.

5. Coordinates seamless transition of care between in and out-patient care by working closely with out-patient lung transplant coordinators.

6. Works with the financial coordinator, social work and other means of assistance as needed.

7. Communicates patient information to the care team via appropriate documentation.

Quality of Care:

1. Documentation is clear, complete, concise and organized in its presentation demonstrating skill in the nursing process.

2. Observes principles of infection control in nursing practice, demonstrating awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.

3. Prepares reports/data for utilization of services review, QM activities, UNOS and Center of Excellence contracts.

Professional Attribute:

1. Establishes effective professional relationships with other members of the healthcare team.

2. Maintains professional relationships with appropriate professional organizations
Participatory Management

1. Utilizes time and materials effectively.

2. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies.  Recommends changes in policies and procedures through appropriate channels

Qualifications:

1. Graduate of approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts. B.S.N. required.

2. Prior experience (3-5 years) in the care of pulmonary/thoracic surgery patients, and/or transplant patients required.  Current certification as a transplant nurse coordinator preferred.

3. Knowledge of community resources and post/non-acute care providers preferred. Familiarity with discharge and resource planning preferred.

4. Membership in professional organization is recommended.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.   Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; must work closely and cooperatively with physicians and other health care professionals.  Must demonstrate the ability to set priorities.  Must be able to function well under stress. Excellent communication skills.

WORKING CONI'ITIONS:

Works in a busy and sometimes stressful patient care environment. May be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Must be able to work well dependently and in a multidisciplinary group. Must be flexible.

An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer

Contact:

ID#: 2193323

Web Link:

http://www.brighamandwomens.org/HumanResources/hrhomepage.aspx

Staff Nurse – BBMT – Nemours, Wilmington, Delaware

Staff Nurse opening on our Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. 60 hours every two weeks, Rotating Shifts, 7am-7pm,every third weekend. 3 years pediatric oncology experience preferred.

This is a 10-bed Blood & Bone Marrow Transplant (BBMT) unit. To provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing Blood & Bone Marrow Transplantation, the unit was designed with all private patient rooms. There are also two outpatient/procedure rooms on the unit where BBMT outpatients are evaluated and treated. Additionally the nurses on this unit provide care for inpatients requiring services from the Hematology/Oncology subspecialty. Admitting diagnoses include Leukemia, brain tumors, neuroblastomas, solid organ malignancies, sickle cell disorders and other types of genetic blood disorders. In addition, adult stem cell and bone marrow donors will be cared for on this unit.

The level of patient care provided in this area is complex due to patient diagnosis, the intensity of therapy, the criticality of patient condition, and the extensive patient/family issues that necessitate nursing intervention. We employ the primary nurse model for care delivery. The primary nurse is responsible for coordinating patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team. Nursing competencies required in this area are care of the pre, ante and post bone marrow transplant patient including the administration of chemotherapy, as well as in the care of a patient receiving chemotherapy. Competencies are accomplished and maintained through educational programs provided by Nursing Education

Experienced Pediatric oncology nurse with 3 years experienced preferred. Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Delaware.

Thanks for your interest in Nemours!

Web Link:

Job Code: 1614079

http://nemours.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=1614079&user_id=.

http://nemours.hodesiq.com/.

Staff Nurse – Nephrology / Liver Transplant Unit, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Jeddah & Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Description:

This position requires:

·    Bachelors degree or Associates degree or Diploma in Nursing, and

·    Minimum of two to three years recent experience in a large acute-care hospital in North America

·    Must also hold current nursing license from Canada or the USA

Benefits:

·    Tax-free income

·    Accommodations provided

·    Relocation allowance

·    More than 7 calendar weeks of vacation

One- or two-year, renewable single status contracts are available

Contact:

For more details and salary information:
http://www.hziegler.com/faisal.shtml
E-mail: jobs@hziegler.com
Tel: 1.800.387.4616 (toll free)
URL: http://www.hziegler.com

Staff Nurse (RN) - Oncology (Bone Marrow Transplant) – 0903973, Barnes-Jewish HealthCare, St. Louis, Missouri 

Description:

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health-care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and mid-Missouri regions. BJC serves urban, suburban and rural communities and includes 13 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

The Staff Nurse (RN) takes exceptional care of people by coordinating and leading the patient care team in the assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care in accordance with the guidelines and standards of nursing care as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act. The Staff Nurse performs all responsibilities/duties required by Oncology Services as defined in the scope of service to assure that the unique nature of the patient is addressed. This includes, but is not limited to, the age of the patient served.

Qualifications:

·    Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nursing (RN) Program or anticipated graduation in 12 months or less

·    Current RN Licensure or ability to obtain within 90 days of graduation or Temporary Permit in Missouri or Illinois (as determined by the location of the position)

·    Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification or ability to obtain prior to direct patient contact

·    Basic Computer/Keyboarding Skills

·    Must be able to lift/carry 30 lb independently

Work Locations:

BJH Siteman Cancer Center - St. Louis (BJH Siteman Cancer Center - St. Louis)
4921 Parkview Place
St. Louis, MO, 63110

Organization:

Barnes - Jewish Hospital Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center appears annually on the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of America's Best Hospitals, and has achieved Magnet designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Contact:

Web Link: http://www.joinbarnesjewish.jobs/PreviewBJH.aspx?JID=-99.