Clinical Transplant - Coordinator

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Transplant Coordinator coordinates the multidisciplinary evaluation, treatment, and facilitation of the transplant process, including follow-up care for organ recipients and donors. The role supports liver transplant patients throughout the transplant process, collaborating with nursing leadership, primary nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care. Responsibilities include coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams, monitoring test results and medications, managing transplant-list activities, educating patients and families, and triaging concerns by phone. The coordinator may cross-cover areas of the liver program, maintain protocol compliance, and use Outlook, Cerner, and RightFax. The position also involves tracking care activities, documenting outcomes, and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Associate of Nursing (ASN) required.
ASN RNs hired after January 1, 2013, must complete a BSN within five years of hire.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Additional advanced life support certifications may be required according to department policies.
Demonstrated clinical competency and leadership skills.
Clinical practice experience related to transplant programs.
Strong organizational, writing, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
Critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Two years of bedside nursing or one year of Case Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for transplant patients and donors through a multidisciplinary approach.
Collaborate with nursing leadership, primary nurses, and healthcare team members to facilitate smooth transplant processes.
Manage multiple tasks and projects related to transplant care, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
Track patient care activities, document outcomes, and support quality improvement initiatives.
Educate and support patients and families throughout the transplant process.
Monitor test results and medications, manage transplant-list activities, and triage concerns by phone.
Cross-cover areas of the liver program and maintain protocol compliance.