Registered Nurse, Lung Transplant Coordinator

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

8d•$39 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. As the Pulmonary Hypertension Program Coordinator, you will serve as a primary resource and advocate for patients, guiding them through their care journey with expertise, empathy, and precision. Working primarily in the outpatient clinic, you’ll collaborate daily with physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators, and financial coordinators to deliver comprehensive, age-appropriate care during both wellness and illness. This is a highly visible role within a specialty program known for innovation, excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Requirements

3 years of professional nurse experience
ADN required
Current IL RN license
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Nice To Haves

at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient or dialysis experience highly desirable
BSN, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization
National Certification as Transplant Coordinator or other related specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate care using established clinical protocols.
Review diagnostic tests, labs, and clinical data to support decision-making.
Ensure accurate documentation in progress notes, flow sheets, the Phoenix database, and the EHR.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, and nursing staff.
Manage triage calls and partner with physicians to assess and address patient care needs.
Participate in program and committee meetings.
Submit clinical information to insurance carriers for precertification/authorization.
Provide cross-coverage to fellow coordinators as needed.
Creating and maintaining educational resources for patients, families, staff nurses, and program teams.
Collecting, reporting, and submitting required data to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in alignment with accreditation standards.
Preparing quality metrics, attending protocol meetings, and supporting administrative initiatives.
Participating in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities to strengthen outcomes and operations.
Participating in community outreach efforts and traveling to partner facilities as needed.
Serving as a pulmonary hypertension content expert at local, regional, and national levels.