Registered Nurse (RN) - Transplant Coordinator at Avera Transplant Institute

Magnet Recognized:  Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received consecutive ANCC Magnet re-designations for meeting rigorous standards for nursing excellence and job satisfaction.

Culture:  Be part of a multidisciplinary team built on teamwork, with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

You Belong at Avera: Competitive pay, free health insurance, various shifts and career growth opportunities.

Avera is currently seeking Registered Nurses (RN) – Transplant Care Coordinator!!

Position Highlights:

• Student Loan Repayment: This Registered Nurse (RN) position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Career Growth: You have the opportunity to go beyond licensure and employment requirements and become nationally certified.

Job Summary

• Has responsibility for coordinating clinical aspects of the transplant patient care.
• Maintains 24-hour accountability for the coordination of deceased organ offers. 
• Facilitates quality patient care for transplant patients, donors and their families.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary transplant team.
• The Coordinator works with patients and their families beginning with evaluation and continuing through post-transplant phases, in a compassionate and professional manner in order to achieve excellence and continuity in-patient care throughout the phases of transplantation

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate from a CCNE or NLN accredited nursing program is strongly preferred. Graduate from an approved nursing program is acceptable.
• Minimum of two to four year’s medical/surgical nursing experience or nephrology experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of South Dakota and/or meeting the requirements of Multi-state licensure required. 
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota may be required depending on patient/job assignment.

Work Schedule

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, no weekends or holidays; 80 hours every 2 weeks

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

• $32.50 - $48.75 per hour

What Makes Avera Special?