Lead Transplant Coordinator, Solid Organ Transplantation Full Time Days at Northwestern Memoria[...]

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Annual salary increase and incentive

Paid time off and holiday pay

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Chicago seeks a Lead Transplant Coordinator for Solid Organ Transplantation. This role leads clinical, social, and financial coordination for transplant patients and oversees regulatory and administrative functions.

You will manage staffing, collaborate with Transplant Resource Coordinators, ensure HIPAA and UNOS reporting compliance, and contribute to program leadership and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois (IDFPR).
• BSN degree required.
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience; at least 1 year in organ transplant.
• CPR BLS certification (AHA).
• Demonstrated leadership and computer skills.
• Knowledge of UNOS, CMS regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing and administrative coverage as assigned.
• Proactively identify patient and organizational needs case-by-case.
• Collaborate with Transplant Resource Coordinators for guidance.
• Prepare and maintain staff schedules including call schedule.
• Participate in performance management and evaluations.
• Provide direct nursing care to assigned transplant patients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Nursing licensure in IL

Education

RN license (IL)

BSN

Tools

UNOS system

CMS requirements

Job description

Lead Transplant Coordinator, Solid Organ Transplantation – Full Time – Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL.

Salary range: $45.00 – $66.83 (Hourly Rate). Placement within the salary range is dependent on factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement is guided by the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Lead Transplant Coordinator, Solid Organ Transplantation reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory standards.

Takes a lead role within the area, including problem solving and frontline decision-making in the management of actual and potential organ transplant recipients within the assigned cost center(s). Coordinates the clinical, social and financial needs of transplant patients (potential or actual). Responsible for administrative and regulatory functions of the assigned area under the supervision of the manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and ensures appropriate coverage of all nursing and administrative functions as assigned
• Utilizes a proactive approach in identifying patient and organizational needs on a case‑by‑case basis
• Works directly collaboratively with the Transplant Resource Coordinators to provide direction and guidance for cost center(s) professional and support staff
• Prepares and maintains staff schedules, including call schedule
• Participates in performance management including mid‑ and yearly evaluations and discipline delegated by the manager
• Delegates and provides direct nursing care to assigned patients in cost center(s)
• Assures appropriate documentation of all care delivered, including patient records and regulatory reporting as required
• Communicates with departmental medical and nursing staff on issues relating to assigned patients
• Assures timely and accurate communication with referring health care providers, directly or by delegation
• Participates in program leadership activities
• Escalates problems to Practice Manager, Solid Organ Transplant as appropriate
• Assures regulatory compliance of all activities, such as HIPAA, Medicare and UNOS
• Provides oversight of cost center(s) expenses, including salary (overtime, etc.) and assists in budget preparation as requested
• Develops and implements nursing staff orientation programs
• Coordinates with the Clinical Data Coordinator to assure accurate and timely compilation of all clinical data pertaining to his/her cost center(s)
• Cooperates with the Clinical Data Coordinator to assure all applicable UNOS reporting is completed accurately and timely
• Facilitates adherence to research protocols as applicable
• Cooperates with the Clinical Data Coordinator in completion of organ‑specific Requests For Information (RFIs)
• Facilitates, in cooperation with the patient financial liaison and social worker, the insurance authorization process for assigned patients
• Ensures continuous process improvement within the departments they support
• Develops, implements and evaluates appropriate quality monitors with manager and Clinical Data Coordinator as required

Qualifications

Required

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois (through IDFPR)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an appropriate clinical area, with at least 1 year in organ transplant
• CPR BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Demonstrated leadership
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of pertinent regulatory requirements (UNOS, CMS, etc.)

Preferred

• Three to four years of supervisory experience in patient care or a health care setting
• Specialty Nursing certification (CNN, CCTC, ITNS)
• Additional transplant experience

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.