Clinical Transplant - Coordinator
About The Position
The Clinical Transplant Coordinator coordinates the multidisciplinary evaluation, treatment, and transplant process, including follow-up care for organ recipients and donors. The role collaborates with nursing leadership, primary nurses, and other healthcare team members to support coordinated transplant care. The coordinator supports liver transplant patients throughout the transplant process by coordinating care among multidisciplinary teams, monitoring test results and medications, managing transplant-list activities, educating patients and families, and triaging concerns by phone. The role also cross-covers areas of the liver program, maintains protocol compliance, and uses systems including Outlook, Cerner, and RightFax. This position is based at University Hospital and is listed as 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly), Monday through Friday, with call responsibility.
Requirements
- Associate of Nursing (ASN) required.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Additional advanced life support certifications may be required under 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.
- ASN RNs hired after January 1, 2013, must complete a BSN within five years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Two years of bedside nursing experience 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 transplant care.
- Manage multiple tasks and projects related to transplant care and ensure timely 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 and manage transplant-list activities.
- Triage patient concerns by phone.
- Cross-cover areas of the liver program and maintain protocol compliance.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and system leadership development
- Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
