Travel Nurse RN - Transplant - $2,199 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Louisville
Posted on: February 5, 2025
Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Transplant for a
travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Transplant
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 03/03/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: TravelThe Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant
is a specialized nurse responsible for providing care to patients
undergoing organ transplant procedures, both pre- and
post-transplant. This role involves managing the complex medical
needs of transplant patients, ensuring that they receive optimal
care throughout the transplant process. The RN in this role will
collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, educate patients and
their families about the transplant process, and monitor for
complications during recovery. This position requires knowledge of
transplant medicine, immunosuppressive therapy, and the long-term
management of transplant recipients.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Transplant Care:
- Assess and monitor patients being evaluated for organ
transplantation, including reviewing medical history, conducting
physical assessments, and ensuring necessary lab work and
diagnostic tests are completed.
- Educate patients and families about the transplant process,
including donor matching, organ availability, and expected
outcomes.
- Coordinate with the transplant team to prepare patients for
transplant surgery, ensuring that they understand the procedure,
risks, and post-transplant care.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop
individualized care plans for transplant candidates.
Post-Transplant Care:
- Provide comprehensive care to transplant recipients following
surgery, including monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and
assessing for complications such as infection, rejection, or graft
failure.
- Administer immunosuppressive medications to prevent organ
rejection, monitor for side effects, and educate patients on the
importance of medication adherence.
- Assess and manage post-operative wound care, including the use
of dressings, drains, and other necessary interventions.
- Monitor for early signs of organ rejection and inform the
transplant team if rejection is suspected, assisting with biopsy
procedures or additional diagnostic tests as needed.
Patient Education and Support:
- Educate transplant recipients and their families on lifestyle
modifications, medication management, and self-care to improve
transplant outcomes and prevent complications.
- Teach patients about the importance of adhering to
immunosuppressive therapy and regular follow-up appointments to
ensure long-term success.
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and
families, offering guidance through the transplant process and
recovery.
- Prepare patients for discharge by ensuring they understand home
care instructions, including medication regimens, infection
prevention strategies, and when to seek medical help.
Monitoring and Management:
- Monitor transplant patients for signs of complications, such as
infection, rejection, or organ dysfunction, and respond to changes
in patient condition.
- Regularly assess lab results (e.g., kidney or liver function
tests, biopsy results) and make adjustments to care plans as
needed.
- Perform routine checks on transplanted organs to ensure proper
function, including monitoring vital signs, organ-specific
parameters (e.g., urine output for kidney transplants), and
laboratory values.
- Document and track patient progress, including transplant
surgery outcomes, recovery milestones, and any issues requiring
intervention.
Collaboration with the Transplant Team:
- Work closely with the transplant surgeons, nephrologists,
hepatologists, and other specialists to develop and adjust
treatment plans for transplant recipients.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to provide input on
patient care and treatment plans.
- Communicate effectively with the transplant team regarding
changes in patient condition, treatment responses, and patient
progress.
Follow-up Care and Long-Term Management:
- Ensure that transplant patients attend necessary follow-up
appointments to monitor the success of the transplant and address
any potential complications.
- Coordinate long-term care for transplant recipients, including
routine lab work, imaging studies, and biopsies, to monitor for
signs of rejection or complications.
- Assist in managing chronic conditions post-transplant, such as
diabetes, hypertension, or infections, that may affect the
transplant or overall health.
Quality and Safety:
- Ensure adherence to transplant protocols, safety standards, and
guidelines set by regulatory agencies, including the United Network
for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and the Joint Commission.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at
enhancing transplant patient outcomes and reducing
complications.
- Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed,
particularly during invasive procedures, to reduce the risk of
infections in immunocompromised patients.
Research and Continuing Education:
- Stay current with advances in transplant medicine, including
new medications, technologies, and treatment protocols.
- Participate in continuing education and professional
development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related
to organ transplantation.
- Assist in research initiatives related to transplant care,
outcomes, and new treatments to improve patient care.
Magnet Medical Job ID #30604555. Pay package is based on 12 hour
shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with
tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
RN:Transplant,19:00:00-07:00:00
Keywords: Magnet Medical, Bowling Green , Travel Nurse RN - Transplant - $2,199 per week, Healthcare , Louisville, Kentucky
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