RN Lung Transplant Coordinator
About The Position
UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Lung Transplant Coordinator to guide patients through the transplant process and provide personalized education and support across the continuum of care. The role combines advanced clinical expertise, critical thinking, and clinical judgment with the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and families. The coordinator collaborates with transplant experts in an academic medical center recognized for research, innovation, and patient outcomes. The program applies research and cutting-edge therapies to help patients live longer and reduce transplant risks, while the coordinator helps patients navigate transplant care and achieve successful outcomes. The position is based at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, and is scheduled at 100% FTE, Monday through Friday on day shift, with no weekends or holidays.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Two years of clinical nursing experience.
- Progressive nursing experience with demonstrated success.
- Registered Nurse license in the State of Wisconsin upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of transplant or closely related nursing experience.
- A master's degree in Nursing or a relevant area may substitute for one year of clinical experience.
Responsibilities
- Guide patients through the lung transplant process.
- Provide personalized patient education and support across the continuum of care.
- Use critical thinking and clinical judgment in daily patient care.
- Build lasting relationships with patients and families.
- Help patients successfully navigate the transplant process.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement plans.
- Two-week paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Flexible schedule and shift options that support work-life balance.
- Resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Acuity-based staffing ratios.
- Shared governance structure.
- Nursing award programs recognizing excellence.
- Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement.
- Referral bonus for referring candidates to open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
