Registered Nurse, Lung Transplant Coordinator

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Career Development

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center

Certification reimbursement

Referral Rewards

Job summary

Loyola Medicine is seeking a Pulmonary Hypertension Program Coordinator to guide patients through care journeys in outpatient settings. This role emphasizes coordination with physicians, nurses, social workers, and financial staff to ensure comprehensive, age-appropriate care and excellent patient outcomes.

Join a highly visible specialty program known for innovation. Requires nursing experience, IL RN license, and CPR; transplant or related certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional nursing experience.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Current IL RN license is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• National transplant or related specialty certification preferred.
• Experience in transplant, outpatient, or dialysis settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care using established clinical protocols.
• Review tests, labs, and clinical data to support decisions.
• Document accurately in progress notes, flow sheets, Phoenix database, and the EHR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators, and financial coordinators.
• Manage triage calls and coordinate patient care with physicians.
• Participate in program and committee meetings.
• Submit clinical information to insurance carriers for precertification/authorization.
• Provide cross-coverage to fellow coordinators as needed.
• Educate patients and families and support staff education.
• Collect and report required data for accreditation and program excellence.
• Assist with quality metrics and QA/PI activities.
• Travel to partner facilities for outreach as needed.
• Serve as a pulmonary hypertension content expert at regional and national levels.

Skills

Nursing coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Care planning

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

IL RN license

Tools

Phoenix database

EHR systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

What we offer:

• Benefits from Day One
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
• Referral Rewards

What you will do:

As the Pulmonary Hypertension Program Coordinator, you will serve as a primary resource and advocate for patients, guiding them through their care journey with expertise, empathy, and precision. Working primarily in the outpatient clinic, you’ll collaborate daily with physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators, and financial coordinators to deliver comprehensive, age-appropriate care during both wellness and illness.

This is a highly visible role within a specialty program known for innovation, excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

60% CARE COORDINATION

Become the central hub of communication and organization for pulmonary hypertension patients as you:

• Coordinate care using established clinical protocols.
• Review diagnostic tests, labs, and clinical data to support decision-making.
• Ensure accurate documentation in progress notes, flow sheets, the Phoenix database, and the EHR.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, and nursing staff.
• Manage triage calls and partner with physicians to assess and address patient care needs.
• Participate in program and committee meetings.
• Submit clinical information to insurance carriers for precertification/authorization.
• Provide cross-coverage to fellow coordinators as needed.

10% PATIENT & STAFF EDUCATION

Help patients and families better understand their condition by:

• Creating and maintaining educational resources for patients, families, staff nurses, and program teams.

10% DATA MANAGEMENT

Support program excellence by:

• Collecting, reporting, and submitting required data to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in alignment with accreditation standards.

10% QUALITY & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Elevate program performance by:

• Preparing quality metrics, attending protocol meetings, and supporting administrative initiatives.
• Participating in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities to strengthen outcomes and operations.

OUTREACH & EXPERT CONTRIBUTION

Expand the program’s reach and reputation by:

• Participating in community outreach efforts and traveling to partner facilities as needed.
• Serving as a pulmonary hypertension content expert at local, regional, and national levels.

What you will need:

• 3 years of professional nurse experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient or dialysis experience highly desirable.
• ADN required; BSN, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Current IL RN license
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• Preferred: Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization
• Preferred: National Certification as Transplant Coordinator or other related specialty preferred.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $39.48 - 65.14 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.