Transplant Quality Coordinator - Transplant Admin - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union)
About The Position
The Transplant Quality Coordinator (TQC) is a Registered Nurse (RN) who serves as a clinical quality leader within the transplant program. This role is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and improving clinical performance, regulatory compliance, and patient safety across the continuum of transplant care. The TQC applies advanced nursing knowledge and clinical judgment to quality initiatives while partnering with non-clinical Transplant Quality Specialists (TQS) to maximize efficiency, data integrity, and regulatory alignment. The TQC will also lead quality and compliance initiatives within the designated Organ Transplant Programs. to provide oversight and will assist in maintaining compliance with the requirements of the external agencies specifically related to transplant regulations as set by the Organ Procurement Transplant Network (OPTN) / United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and CMS Regulations, Joint Commission, Intermacs, and the ESRD Network.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- 3 years Three or more years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in Transplant or Quality
- Understanding of healthcare quality principles and experience applying clinical judgment to data and process reviews.
- Expert clinical judgment and ability to translate complex patient care issues into quality initiatives
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to delegate and partner with non-clinical professionals
- Effective communicator with experience facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration
- Analytical mindset with ability to synthesize clinical and quantitative information
- Project management and change leadership abilities in a highly regulated environment
- Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing)
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality - CPHQ (NAHQ) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained with 18 months of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
- Familiarity with transplant data systems (UNet, OTTR, Cerner)
- Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator - CCTC (ABTC) Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) or Certified Professional in Health Quality (CPHQ)
Responsibilities
- Clinical Quality and Performance Improvement
- Collaboration with Non-Clinical Transplant Quality Specialist (TQS)
- Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation
- Patient Safety and Risk Management
- Data Quality and Reporting
- Education and Staff Development
- Performs other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
