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Health Care Nurse

Yale New Haven Health

Woodbury, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, Dialysis, Drug Development, Drug Therapy, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Hepatology, Hospital, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Infusion Pumps, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Medications, Medicine, Nursing, Organ Transplant, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pharmacy, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk, Safety Standards, Social Work, Surveillance, Telemetry, The Joint Commission (TJC), Training/Teaching, Transplantation Nursing, Wound Care
LOCATION
Woodbury, MN
POSTED
10 days ago
Registered Nurse - Transplant Unit Position Type: Full Time Benefits Eligible These values-integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion-guide what we do every day as healthcare professionals. At Yale New Haven Hospital, a 1,541-bed, nationally ranked, JCAHO-accredited hospital affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine, our patients benefit from access to advanced medical therapies, emerging research, and innovative clinical care. As a Transplant Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in caring for pre- and post-transplant patients, including those undergoing kidney, liver, heart, and multi-organ transplantation. You will coordinate complex care plans, monitor for early signs of rejection or complications, administer specialized therapies, and provide essential education to patients and families navigating the transplant journey. Here, your nursing career will include experiences and opportunities unmatched by other hospitals-comprehensive orientation, ongoing professional development, clinical advancement pathways, and the chance to care for a uniquely high-acuity and medically complex patient population. Join the dedicated team at Yale New Haven Hospital as a Transplant RN and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives through expert, holistic, patient-centered care. Patient Assessment & Monitoring Transplant-Specific Care Administer immunosuppressive therapies, antirejection medications, and other transplant-specific treatments. Provide wound care, infection prevention, and management of surgical drains as applicable. Support coordination of biopsies, imaging, dialysis, and other procedures related to organ function. Respond promptly to emergent situations including acute rejection episodes, respiratory distress, or hemodynamic instability. Operate specialized equipment such as infusion pumps, telemetry monitors, and devices used in managing immunosuppressive drug therapy. Partner closely with transplant surgeons, nephrologists/hepatologists, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and transplant coordinators to ensure seamless care. Provide extensive teaching to patients and families regarding medications, lifestyle modifications, post-transplant surveillance, and long-term follow-up expectations. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to individualized care planning. Maintain accurate electronic health records (EHR) and adhere to hospital protocols, infection control, and safety standards. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. All newly hired registered nurses must have current BCLS certification or must obtain within one month of hire. Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. Registered Nurse is the foundational job description for all RNs. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Moderate stress and risk of injury from patient care. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with employer contributions. Paid time off and flexible scheduling options. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

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Yale New Haven Health