RN Transplant Coordinator – Kidney
About The Position
This is a 100% FTE, salaried position at University Hospital in Madison, WI. The role is with the #1 hospital in Wisconsin, known for its nationally recognized transplant team with over 50 years of experience and more than 12,000 kidney transplant surgeries. The RN Transplant Coordinator – Kidney will collaborate with world-renowned transplant experts, guide patients through their transplant journey, and deliver personalized education and support across the continuum of care. The position involves building lasting relationships with patients and families and working in an academic medical center that applies research and cutting-edge therapies to improve patient outcomes and reduce transplant risks. The role aims to make a tangible difference by providing hope and saving lives by helping patients successfully navigate the transplant process, combining advanced clinical expertise, meaningful patient relationships, and life-saving impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent combination of experience and education
- 2 years of clinical nursing experience
- Progressive Nursing experience with demonstrated success
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
Nice To Haves
- Master's Degree in Nursing or relevant area may be used to substitute for one (1) year of clinical experience
- 2 years of transplant or closely related nursing experience
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with world-renowned transplant experts in a program known globally for research, innovation, and excellence in patient outcomes
- Guide patients through one of the most important journeys of their lives
- Use your critical thinking and clinical judgment daily, delivering personalized education and support across the continuum of care
- Facilitate building lasting relationships with patients and families
- Work in an academic medical center that actively applies research and cutting-edge therapies to help patients live longer and reduce transplant risks
- Make a tangible difference, providing hope and saving lives by helping patients successfully navigate the transplant process
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
- A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice
- A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
- The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
