Transplant Nurse
Columbus, OH
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
3x12 hrs

The Transplant Nurse provides perioperative care to patients receiving organs by means of transplant surgery.  The Transplant Nurse is responsible for providing healthcare pre and post-surgery to living donor recipients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects data pertinent to the patient’s and donor’s health status
• Analyzes the clinical assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and patient needs
• Coordinates care delivery
• Assists in the patient’s preparation for surgery
• Assists physician during transplant surgery
• Assists living donor patients in their recovery from surgery
• Provides healthcare to the transplant or donor recipient patient during the transplantation process
• Monitors recipient closely after the procedure in the event of rejection
• Educates the families of patients on organ and/or bone marrow transplant or donor recipients
• Monitors the vital signs of patients after the transplant process
• Manages patient calendar daily for time management purposes; indicating specific testing, labs, and other clinical procedures
• Strategizes to promote optimal health and wellness in a safe environment
• Provides education and educational materials to patients’ regarding their care upon discharge to include reportable signs and symptoms and when to notify the MD
• Monitors patients’ progress, meeting with them and their families to provide further patient/family education as needed
• Attends transplant clinic to meet with patients for follow-up care
• Adheres to HIPAA Privacy laws and maintain confidentiality
• Performs clinical assessment of the surgical site and wound care as ordered
• Monitors the donor recipient for signs and symptoms of organ/bone marrow rejection 

Minimum Requirements:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of assignment
• Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse certification may be required by state/contract
• Three (3) years of surgical/pre & post op nursing experience preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice 
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site 
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements  
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required  
• Computer proficiency required 
• Must be at least 18 years of age  

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs 

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. 
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.  
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.