Registered Nurse, Lung Transplant Coordinator

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

6d•$42 - $71

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. What we offer: Benefits from Day One Career Development Tuition Reimbursement On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification) Referral Rewards What you will do: As the Lung Transplant Post 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. Key Responsibilities 60% CARE COORDINATION Become the central hub of communication and organization for pulmonary hypertension patients as you: 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. 10% PATIENT & STAFF EDUCATION Help patients and families better understand their condition by: Creating and maintaining educational resources for patients, families, staff nurses, and program teams. 10% DATA MANAGEMENT Support program excellence by: Collecting, reporting, and submitting required data to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in alignment with accreditation standards. 10% QUALITY & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT Elevate program performance by: Preparing quality metrics, attending protocol meetings, and supporting administrative initiatives. Participating in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities to strengthen outcomes and operations. OUTREACH & EXPERT CONTRIBUTION Expand the program’s reach and reputation by: 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. What you will need: 3 years of professional nurse experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient or dialysis experience highly desirable. ADN required; BSN, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred Current IL RN license CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Preferred: Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization Preferred: National Certification as Transplant Coordinator or other related specialty preferred. Compensation: Salary Range: $42.30 - $70.50 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

3 years of professional nurse experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient or dialysis experience highly desirable.
ADN required; BSN, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Current IL RN license
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Nice To Haves

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.