Lead Blood and Marrow Pre-Transplant Coordinator

The University of Kansas Health System; Westwood (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Westwood seeks a Lead Blood and Marrow Pre-Transplant Coordinator to oversee the transplant clinical care team, coordinate the interdisciplinary workflow, and drive evidence‑based care standards for transplant patients. This role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and patient‑centered coordination throughout the transplant pathway.

Responsibilities include directing clinical management under physicians, training new staff, educating patients and

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing.
• 3+ years of relevant transplant experience or relevant transplant experience.
• Active RN license in-state or multi-state with application in progress.
• CPR/AED/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Sets and achieves goals for the clinical operations of the transplant programs.
• Directs and coordinates clinical management of patient care under physician supervision.
• Provides training and support for new transplant coordinators and staff.
• Educates patients and families about the transplant process and care plan.
• Develops and oversees programs, including quality improvement and policy updates.
• Manages 24‑hour on‑call responsibilities for pre‑ and post‑transplant needs.
• Conducts daily rounds, supervises staff, and maintains clinical records.
• Ensures clear communication among patients, families, and the health team.

Skills

Transplant coordination

Clinical leadership

On-call duties

Patient education

Data management

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Certificate of Completion Professional

Job description

Lead Blood and Marrow Pre-Transplant Coordinator

Days - Full Time

Westwood Medical Pavilion - West

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Transplant Coordinator Lead oversees the daily operations of the clinical care team. This position serves as a professional role model, leader, and problem solver while coordinating activities for the interdisciplinary team. Primary responsibilities involve evaluation, treatment, and facilitation of disease and transplant processes including managing follow‑up care. The role also focuses on establishing evidence‑based standards of care for the specific patient population of transplant and cell therapy patients.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Works with appropriate teams in setting and achieving goals for the clinical operations of the transplant programs.
• Able to complete all job requirements of a transplant nurse coordinator
• Directs and coordinates the clinical management of patient care under the supervision of the physicians.
• Provides training and support for new transplant coordinators and other support staff.
• Assures open and clear communication with patients, their families and the health care team members.
• Educates patient / family about the transplant process.
• Develops, plans, conducts, and evaluates educational activities for patients, families, professionals and the public.
• Facilitate participation of medical facilities and referral sources in transplant.
• Develop and oversee relevant programs, including process and quality improvement work and protocol/policy updates.
• Provide comprehensive management of end‑stage organ diseases and oversee the patient's journey through the transplant process.
• Respond to 24‑hour on‑call responsibilities for management of pre‑and post‑transplant patient needs.
• Conduct daily rounds in perspective areas.
• Supervises professional and nursing support staff involved in patient care.
• Collect, record, and maintain data in perspective areas.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• 3 or more years of relevant transplant experience or relevant transplant experience

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master Degree Nursing
• Certificate of Completion Professional

Required Licensure And Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing - in state in which you live OR
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing - active with multistate in progress with proof of application
• Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026.
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS CPR

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-59037

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.