Registered Nurse - Organ Transplant Coordinator

Living Donor Transplant Coordinator

Position Summary The Living Donor Transplant Coordinator collaborates with transplant physicians and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate and manage the care of living kidney and liver donors throughout the evaluation, donation, and post-transplant process. This role provides donor education, coordinates clinical care, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports quality improvement initiatives. Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation may be required for planned living donor transplants through the National Kidney Registry (NKR) and other organ exchange programs.

What You Will Do

Care Coordination

• Coordinate pre- and post-donation care for living kidney and liver donors.
• Review and track diagnostic testing, laboratory results, and clinical evaluations.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and transplant databases.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, nursing staff, and other stakeholders.
• Present donor cases to transplant review committees and support donor selection activities.
• Facilitate insurance authorizations and provide cross-coverage for transplant coordinator team members.
• Participate in committee meetings, transplant conferences, and on-call responsibilities.

Patient & Staff Education

• Educate prospective donors and families on the donation process, evaluation, surgery, risks, benefits, and long-term follow-up requirements.
• Develop and maintain educational materials.
• Serve as a resource for patients, families, clinical staff, and external providers.
• Escalate donor concerns and questions as appropriate.

Data & Regulatory Reporting

• Collect, prepare, and submit transplant-related data to UNOS, OPTN, CMS, TJC, NKR, TIEDI, and other regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with program, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Quality & Program Support

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance reviews.
• Support transplant program operations, policy development, and process improvement efforts.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.

Community Outreach

• Participate in transplant education and outreach activities within the community and referring provider networks.
• Travel as needed to support living donor education and program development.

What you'll need for this job:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• 3-5 years of professional nursing experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient, or dialysis experience highly desirable
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois

Compensation:

Pay Range: $39.48- $65.14 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.