RN Coordinator

Willis Knighton Health • Shreveport, LA

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About The Position

The RN Coordinator coordinates and manages the care of transplant patients while they are waiting for a transplant. The role provides clinical expertise, patient education, care coordination, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration in support of kidney, kidney-pancreas, and pancreas transplant programs. The coordinator works with patients and families throughout the transplant journey to support patient-centered care, quality outcomes, and innovation in transplantation.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Louisiana.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of transplant patient management and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to coordinate complex care across multiple disciplines.
• Strong patient education and counseling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and respond effectively in urgent situations.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and transplant data systems.

Nice To Haves

• Transplant nursing experience.
• Certification in transplant nursing (CCTC, CPTC, or equivalent).
• Experience with UNOS/OPTN regulations and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre-transplant evaluations.
• Assess patient health status.
• Serve as a communication link between physicians, patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain compliance with United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), OPTN, CMS, and organizational requirements.
• Complete transplant-related documentation, including patient listings and status changes.
• Collaborate with case management, financial coordinators, and social workers to support patient needs.
• Maintain accurate and current patient records and transplant databases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time