Advanced Registered Nurse

Patient Care Coordinator, Organ Placement
University Health Transplant Institute | San Antonio, Texas

At the University Health Transplant Institute (UHTI), that moment is met by a team of highly skilled organ placement nurses working around the clock to make safe, timely, life-saving transplants possible. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead that team.

The University Health Transplant Institute is one of the nation's most respected and high-volume multiorgan transplant programs, performing more than 400 transplants annually across liver, kidney, lung, and pediatric programs. Recognized as the second-largest living liver donation program in the United States and the only pediatric living liver transplant center in Southwest Texas, UHTI operates within a Magnet-designated health system and is guided by a deep commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care.
This role serves as the nurse manager for Organ Placement, leading a dedicated 24/7 nursing team at the epicenter of the transplant process — the critical window between organ offer and transplant. Working in close collaboration with transplant surgeons and the broader multidisciplinary care team, you and your team will:

Initiate organ offers, collaborating directly with transplant surgeons to ensure appropriate patient matching
Champion patient readiness by conducting comprehensive assessments of medical, psychosocial, and financial suitability at the time of organ offer — ensuring every candidate is positioned for the best possible outcome
Drive timely, safe transplants by coordinating all aspects of the transplant event, from informed consent and surgical team notification to OR, ICU, Blood Bank, and HLA coordination
Lead a team of organ placement nurses, fostering a culture of clinical excellence, regulatory integrity, and continuous improvement
Ensure full compliance with UNOS/OPTN, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards governing organ allocation and transplantation

This role operates at the intersection of advanced clinical judgment, surgical collaboration, and compassionate patient care — in an environment where urgency, precision, and expertise matter in equal measure.

Current RN licensure in the State of Texas required

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity
• Transplant or organ placement nursing experience preferred
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required

Join a nationally recognized, high-volume program that is redefining what transplant care looks like in the Southwest
Work at the forefront of transplant medicine alongside some of the most accomplished surgical and medical teams in the country
Thrive in a Magnet-designated organization that values nursing leadership, professional development, and shared governance