Clinical Transplant Coordinator Kidney

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Transplant Coordinator coordinates care for kidney transplant recipients across the continuum, including pre-transplant, transplant, and post-transplant care. The coordinator facilitates advanced nursing care in outpatient and inpatient settings, supports evaluation of pre-transplant patients and living donors as applicable, monitors post-transplant and post-donation organ function and general health, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to determine further assessment or intervention.

The role includes participating in the development and implementation of transplant protocols and standards of care; providing 24/7 on-call coverage to coordinate transplant activities when a donor is available; maintaining required documentation under UNOS guidelines; and communicating with clinicians, patients, families, organ procurement organizations, and other care partners. The coordinator also supports discharge planning and educates patients, caregivers, and hospital staff about transplant processes and procedures. This position is based at the Ambulatory Care Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on the day shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• At least five years of relevant nursing experience; the posting also specifies 5+ years of RN experience.
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within one year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) certification for adult blood and marrow transplant required upon hire.
• Transplant or donation RN experience is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• At least two years of experience in transplant or critical care, or clinical nursing experience in transplant or critical care.
• Program development experience.
• Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification in solid organ transplant.
• Blood and Marrow Transplant Nurse (BMTCN) certification for adult and pediatric blood and marrow transplant.
• Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse, Certified (CPHON) certification for pediatric blood and marrow transplant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transplantation and care for recipients across the pre-transplant, transplant, and post-transplant continuum.
• Facilitate advanced nursing care for patients before and after transplantation in outpatient and inpatient settings as required.
• Coordinate evaluations for pre-transplant patients and living donors, as applicable, to support effective use of hospital and clinical resources.
• Assess post-transplant and post-donation organ function and general health, and collaborate with the care team to determine the need for further assessment or intervention.
• Participate with the multidisciplinary team in developing and implementing protocols and standards of care for transplant patients.
• Provide on-call coverage, including coordinating activities before transplantation and during the transplant process when a donor is available, and communicating with physicians, the local organ procurement organization, patients and families, the medical team, and the blood bank in collaboration with the physician on call.
• Complete documentation required by UNOS guidelines, including listing, status changes, and post-transplant or post-donation follow-up information as applicable.
• Communicate promptly with multidisciplinary team members, patients, and families about care and patient issues.
• Develop discharge plans for pre-transplant and post-transplant patients, including referrals for necessary discharge care.
• Maintain current patient transplant records to facilitate communication.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and hospital staff, including by developing patient education materials or identifying appropriate external resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level