Nurse Coordinator, Kidney Transplant

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Discounts on cell phone plans

Job summary

MU Health Care in Columbia, MO is seeking a transplant nurse coordinator to guide patients through the transplant journey. You will coordinate care with physicians, organ procurement organizations, dialysis units, and the transplant team to ensure seamless patient experiences.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, education, and leadership in a fast-paced setting, with on-site work, regular clinic and on-call responsibilities, and collaboration across clinical teams.

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent education/experience.
• Two years RN experience in a specialty.
• Missouri RN license or multi-state license per nursing compact requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transplant patient care with physicians, organ procurement, dialysis units, and the transplant team.
• Provide patient/family education and discharge planning.
• Lead weekly team meetings and ensure timely scheduling of tests and procedures.

Skills

RN experience

care coordination

communication

Education

BSN

Job description

Shift: Monday - Friday Days, there will be approximately 6 days per month of 24-hour call with the position.

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Kidney Acquisition

Facility: University Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation:

Base Pay Range: $79,040.00 - $112,986.00/year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented, and highly motivated transplant nurse coordinator to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about guiding patients through every step of the transplant journey. With exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, this individual will serve as a vital resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring seamless coordination of care. This role requires a proactive and empathetic leader who excels at patient advocacy, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. If you are driven by a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in patients' lives, we invite you to apply and be part of our world-class transplant team!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide patient care, adhering to American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and regulatory requirements. Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, coordination, and evaluation, including patient/family education and discharge planning.

Act as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals in the area of expertise.

Manage continuum of care for transplant patients, including consultation with physicians, organ procurement organizations, and transplant team. Maintain communication with patient’s dialysis unit (if applicable) and referring physician.

Meet with transplant candidates in clinic to provide education on procedures, frailty assessments, and necessary paperwork; offers ongoing education throughout transplant process.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for assigned populations. Provide direct patient care as required. Perform triage/symptom management and routes patients to appropriate care levels. Ensure care pathways/order sets are followed.

Request and review outside medical records for transplant evaluation.

Prepare patient letters and redacted profiles for medical review and regulatory purposes.

Schedule testing for new transplant candidates and coordinate annual testing for waitlisted patients. Maintain appropriate monitoring of patient status throughout work-up and while on the deceased donor organ transplant waiting list.

Arrange living donor surgeries and coordinate scheduling logistics. Manage all transplant procedure scheduling, ensuring timely and accurate bookings. Assist in the evaluation and selection of potential living donors.

Maintain candidate data within UNET. Review histocompatibility results for patients and transplant pairs. Submit required documentation to United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) to maintain patient status.

Lead weekly team meetings to review patient cases and progress. Maintain communication with dialysis units and referring physicians, ensuring ongoing collaboration.

On-call availability for organ offers, patient consultations, and surgery scheduling.

Oversee crossmatch ordering and track organ deliveries to the transplant center.

Maintain accurate documentation of all patient interactions, consultations, and follow-up care.

Promote patient satisfaction and resolve concerns related to healthcare services.

Participate in the development and implementation of performance improvement activities.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Two (2) years of RN experience in an area of specialization.

Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.