Nurse Quality Coordinator, Hospital Transplant

University of Illinois at Chicago•Chicago, IL

44d•$104,081 - $144,198

About The Position

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health The Transplant Quality Nurse Coordinator is a clinical leader responsible for driving excellence in transplant care through staff education, orientation, and EMR optimization. This role ensures that all team members are equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to deliver safe, high-quality care. The quality coordinator also serves as the primary liaison between the transplant team and IT, overseeing EPIC Phoenix workflows, reporting, and system enhancements.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Nursing Required.
Master's degree in Nursing or other related fields such as Master of Public Health, master's degree in informatics, or Master of Healthcare Administration required.
Current Illinois license as a Registered Nurse required BLS/CPR certification required.
2 years' experience in clinical informatics or a role performing staff education, or staff training required.
A minimum of one year experience in a direct patient care role required.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in transplant coordination, transplant nursing or organ procurement preferred.
Proven track record in quality improvement, data analysis and regulatory reporting preferred.
Familiarity with CMS, UNOS, SRTR regulations and transplant program standards preferred.
Proficiency in EMR systems, data analysis and report generation preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of patient education programs for all organ types.
Ensures all patient and referring staff education materials are up to date and meet standards set by the OPTN, CMS and Joint Commission.
Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of orientation programs for new transplant staff for all organ types.
Develop and deliver ongoing training modules to support clinical competency, regulatory compliance, and best practices.
Conduct regular assessments of staff knowledge gaps and tailor educational interventions accordingly.
Facilitate interdisciplinary learning sessions, case reviews, and performance improvement workshops.
Leads monthly transplant continuing education efforts.
Participates and leads research initiatives as requested.
Serve as the transplant program's primary point of contact for EPIC Phoenix-related needs.
Collaborate with hospital IT and clinical informatics to optimize transplant workflows, documentation templates, and other various documentation tools.
Monitor and validate EPIC reporting tools for accuracy, completeness, and relevance to quality metrics.
Lead testing, training, and rollout of EPIC updates and enhancements specific to transplant care.
Troubleshoot EMR-related issues and provide frontline support to clinical staff.
Lead and support transplant quality initiatives by analyzing data, identifying trends, and recommending improvements.
Lead regulatory audits and ensure documentation meets standards set by the OPTN, CMS, and Joint Commission.
Lead multidisciplinary quality committees and contribute to strategic planning.
Performs other duties as assigned.