What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transplant Nurse position at Metrolina Nephrology Associates?
Description
Metrolina Nephrology Associates is the region’s most recognized and experienced nephrology group. The practice has been on the forefront of the treatment and management of kidney disease for more than 40 years. Our extensive network of providers and offices allow our practice to deliver care in an atmosphere that is personal, patient centered, and compassionate.
It is our mission to provide the most comprehensive nephrology services available with a personal commitment to enhance our patients’ quality of life through professional activity and dedication.
To attract the best and the brightest, Metrolina has competitive wages and benefits and a generous paid time off package beginning in your first year of employment: 4 weeks (accrued) paid time off PLUS 7 additional paid holidays! We also have a generous 401k plan with two entry dates after 90 days of employment. Voted by employees as a Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare 3 years running.
This position is located at our Freedom Drive office.
Clinical care delivery to a transplant patient population of up to 1,600 patients with the potential of expansion following best practice post-transplant care guidelines. Work directly with 5 transplant nephrologists and 4 transplant advanced practitioners.
This includes the following duties, but not limited to:
- Completes lab order entry and lab reconciliation.
- Prepare for daily clinics.
- Demonstrates Basic Assessment Skills.
- Manage and prioritize incoming and outgoing phone calls.
- Able to administer Intradermal, IM, IV, and subcutaneous Injections.
- Perform precise venous and capillary phlebotomy.
- Manage prescription refills according to practice policy.
- Schedule outside procedures.
- Arrange Hospital Admissions.
- Processes tasks w/ MD orders and patient care instructions.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience; Med-Surg or ER experience preferred.
- Knowledge of nursing processes; health care systems, structure, and community resources.
- Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nursing guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, EMR’s, Outlook. Competent in Learning Management Systems.
- Must hold a current and valid North Carolina LPN/RN License.
- Current CPR certificate.
- Possesses confidence and skills to deal directly with and influence the staff.
- Customer service focused and responsive to customer’s needs, energetic, respects confidentiality, proactive and able to work independently.
