Pediatric Transplant Care Navigator | RN

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Total rewards package

Job summary

The Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, NC seeks a Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Nurse Navigator to serve as a clinical liaison and care coordinator for pediatric and young adult post-transplant patients. This Monday through Friday, daytime clinic-based role supports longitudinal follow-up, proactive navigation, and family-centered coordination.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and aim to ensure timely access to care, clear communication, treatment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required.
• Current or compact RN licensure in NC is required.
• Minimum of three years of nursing experience is required.
• Pediatric nursing experience is preferred.
• Experience in nurse navigation, care coordination, oncology, hematology, transplant, cellular therapy, or management of medically complex pediatric patients is strongly preferred.
• BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care navigation and clinical support for pediatric post-transplant patients and families across the outpatient continuum.
• Serve as a consistent point of contact among patients, families, the PTCT team, primary care providers, and insurance and admin partners.
• Coordinate longitudinal follow-up care, including visits, labs, imaging, referrals, survivorship needs, and care transitions.
• Conduct nursing assessments, triage concerns, and escalate to the appropriate clinical team.
• Support patient and family education on post-transplant expectations, infection prevention, and follow-up schedules.
• Identify and address barriers to care such as access, scheduling, insurance, transportation, and psychosocial needs.
• Partner with leaders to improve workflows, communication, and patient experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation and promote timely communication among care team and external partners.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Care coordination

Triage & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

The Duke Clinical Research Institute in Durham, NC seeks a Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy (PTCT) Nurse Navigator to serve as a clinical liaison and care coordinator for pediatric and young adult post-transplant patients. This Monday through Friday, daytime clinic-based role supports longitudinal follow-up, proactive navigation, and family-centered coordination.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and aim to ensure timely access to care, clear communication, treatment