Organ Transplant Coordinator

Trinity Health • Maywood, IL

1d • $39 - $65 • Onsite

About The Position

The Transplant Coordinator oversees and coordinates the care of heart transplant patients throughout the pre- and post-transplant journey. This role serves as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, surgeons, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure seamless evaluation, education, treatment planning, and ongoing support.

Requirements

• Associates Degree
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
• Three years of professional nursing experience
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
• At least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient, or dialysis experience highly desirable
• Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization
• National Certification as Transplant Coordinator or other related specialty

Responsibilities

• Managing transplant evaluations
• Reviewing diagnostic and laboratory results
• Coordinating patient care and medication management
• Maintaining transplant waitlist information with UNOS
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements
• Educating patients and families on all aspects of the transplant process
• Providing clinical support and triage
• Facilitating communication among stakeholders
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Preparing reports and documentation for regulatory agencies
• Collaborating across departments to deliver high-quality transplant care

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree