Pediatric Liver Transplant Nurse Coordinator

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

5d • $101,300 - $129,100

About The Position

The Transplant Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse who supports general transplant program and patient activities. The coordinator establishes and promotes a liaison relationship between transplant team members and patients’ families, and provides transplant program information, follow-up plans, and education to patients, families, referring physicians, and nursing staff. The coordinator also serves as a liaison to governmental and regulatory agencies, including UNOS, Medicaid, and Medicare, providing information about transplant candidates and patients as required.

The role coordinates transplants during daily business hours, participates in transplant evaluations and data collection, manages regulatory processes and UNOS data entry, maintains transplant databases, and takes part in transplant research projects. The coordinator triages phone calls and helps providers implement care plans, and participates in post-transplant family education in preparation for discharge.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• At least two years of RN experience in pediatrics, critical care, and/or transplant.
• Required nursing license or permit upon hire: Pennsylvania Nursing Temporary Practice Permit, Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license, or New Jersey Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an organization requiring hands-on, instructor-led psychomotor skills verification, within three months.
• Ability to provide basic nursing care to children and families in the cardiac transplant program.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
• Critical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively through consultation with other health care team providers.
• Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees working in patient care buildings or with patient-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transplants during daily business hours.
• Serve as a liaison between the transplant team and patient families.
• Participate in post-transplant education for families in preparation for discharge.
• Participate in transplant evaluations, including coordinating data collection.
• Manage regulatory policies and processes and enter data through UNOS.
• Maintain transplant databases and participate in transplant research projects.
• Triage phone calls and assist providers in implementing care plans.
• Provide transplant program information, follow-up plans, and education to patients, families, referring physicians, and nursing staff.
• Provide information about transplant candidates and patients to governmental and regulatory agencies as required.

What This Job Offers

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