14 West - Transplant Unit

Nurse Manager: Margaret Frank-Bader, MA, RN, CCTN, CCRN, CNA
Assistant Nurse Manager: Dorothy Dojlidko, MS, RN, CCTN
Assistant Nurse Manager: Marcia Golding , BSN, RN, CCTN

• We are a 31-bed Transplant/Surgical Unit comprising 3 levels of care
  • Telemetry Acute Beds
  • Step Down Unit Beds
  • Intensive Care Unit Beds
• Primary patient population consists of adults pre and post-operative, including but not limited to:
  • Cadaveric Liver Transplant
  • Living Donor Liver Transplant
  • Split Liver Transplant
  • Cadaveric Kidney Transplant
  • Living Donor Kidney Transplant
  • Kidney Pancreas Transplant
  • Pancreas Transplant
• Critically ill patients requiring one or more of the following:
  • Post Anesthesia Care after Transplant
  • Plasmapheresis
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Pulmonary Artery and Arterial Pressure Monitoring
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Inotropic Support
• Participate in nursing committees and in the development of Nursing Practice Standards to maximize quality patient care and safety utilizing research and evidenced based practice.
• Supports continuing education and encourage unit specialty certifications such as Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse (CCTN) and Critical Care Certification (CCRN).
• Networking and communication among members of the interdisciplinary team with a focus and commitment to enhancing patient care and safety.
• Fostering awareness for ethical considerations in transplantation including procurement and donation.
• Opportunities for Student Nurse Externs available through a comprehensive program designed to enhance knowledge of the nursing process while stimulating critical thinking. 

Join our team and experience the high energy, fast paced, highly collaboration that is characteristic of the 14 West Nursing Team!