RN Transplant Coordinator - Liver Post Transplant

UNC Health • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position coordinates solid organ and bone marrow transplantation for pediatric and adult recipients and provides care across the pre-transplant, transplant, and post-transplant continuum. The coordinator manages complex transplant processes and therapies and serves as a liaison among patients, medical teams, and procurement organizations to support communication and coordinated care. This role is focused on liver post-transplant recipients and involves monitoring organ function, coordinating clinical care, and guiding patients and families through the transplant journey. The position is a full-time, hybrid, day-job role based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with 40 standard hours per week. The salary range is $38.55–$55.43 per hour; pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with patients and healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational ability, attention to detail, and proficiency with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Transplant and/or critical care experience is preferred for solid organ transplant.
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) certification is strongly encouraged within three years of hire for solid organ transplant.
• Hematology/oncology experience is preferred for the Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program.
• For Bone Marrow Transplant, Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN) certification is required within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care for pre- and post-transplant patients.
• Oversee or coordinate patients’ clinical, psychological, and financial needs.
• Coordinate pre-procedure tests and consultations to determine transplant or therapy candidacy.
• For solid organ transplants, manage the program waiting list, including regular follow-up on patient status and coordination of organ offers.
• Facilitate the transplant process by organizing the patient and medical team.
• Monitor inpatient status, discharge needs, and post-transplant follow-up care.
• Coordinate care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assess organ function and general health status and determine when additional assessment or intervention is needed.
• Educate patients and families about the transplant or therapy process and what to expect during each phase.
• Plan, acquire, or design educational materials and present educational programs to patients, staff, other professionals, the community, and outside agencies.
• Educate nurses and other multidisciplinary team members about transplant care to promote positive outcomes.
• Document and maintain current patient information in the electronic medical record to support regulatory compliance with applicable CMS, OPTN, FACT, and/or CIBMTR guidelines.
• Collaborate with transplant leadership in program planning.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating the program’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts.
• Review patient resource utilization and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in developing and improving clinical workflows.

Benefits

• UNC Health benefits
• Eligible employees who currently participate in TSERS or the ORP through another North Carolina agency may continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level