Transplant Coordinator, Living Donor

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

As a Living Donor Transplant Coordinator, you will provide and coordinate patient care across all phases of the transplant continuum. Serving as a key member of our multidisciplinary transplant team, you will help drive exceptional patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effective care delivery for patients and families throughout the pre- and post-transplant journey.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3-4 years of experience
1-year Critical Care or 2 years adult applicable bedside nursing required
Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Maryland
Certification BLS
CCTC or BMT-CN Required within 2 years of hire
Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and manage complex workflows
Knowledge of transplant regulatory requirements including UNOS, CMS, and The Joint Commission
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care

Nice To Haves

ICU or transplant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Design and coordinate pre-transplant medical procedures and diagnostic testing for transplant evaluation
Schedule and manage post-transplant procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinic visits
Collect and assess comprehensive patient health data and communicate diagnostic findings to the multidisciplinary team
Recognize abnormal findings and initiate appropriate referrals for pre- and post-transplant patients
Provide medical and psychosocial information to the OPO and transplant surgeon for organ matching and allocation
Identify and address patient safety concerns, including risks in processes, procedures, and devices
Deliver transplant education tailored to each patient's developmental level, learning needs, and cultural values
Ensure patients and families have access to the specialized care they need
Consider factors related to safety, efficacy, cost, and impact in the planning and delivery of care
Maintain current knowledge of transplant regulatory policies and procedures
Complete all required UNOS forms for living donors and pre- and post-transplant patients
Complete National Marrow Donor Program forms for living donors, where applicable
Participate in regulatory audits and support compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, UNOS, and other applicable standards
Adhere to clinical documentation guidelines and contribute to data-driven quality assurance and performance improvement programs
Monitor patient care outcomes including readmission rates, ED visits, patient and graft survival, and patient satisfaction
Actively participate in multidisciplinary care planning discussions
Apply ethical principles in evaluating the merits, risks, and social considerations of transplantation
Other duties as assigned