Registered Nurse - Renal Transplant

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Annual discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Full Time Transplant Coordinator for the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant team in Norfolk, VA. This role involves coordinating patient care from admission to discharge, providing education, and managing post-transplant support. Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with a BSN, have at least 2 years of acute care experience, and possess BLS certification. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision plans, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of acute care experience required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification as Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) required within three years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with post-transplant patients.
• Facilitate clinic flow and patient care management.
• Provide education sessions to patients and supporters.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Education provision

Medical-renal knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse, BSN

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

Full Time/Day Shift Transplant Coordinator role for the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. The position focuses on coordinating patient care during and after transplant, providing education, and managing the transplant process from admission to discharge and ongoing support.

Location & Shift

Norfolk, VA. First (Days) shift.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with post-transplant patients.
• Facilitate clinic flow, transplant evaluation, and patient care management.
• Provide weekly education sessions to patients and supporters; arrange appointments with surgeons, social workers, financial coordinators, pharmacy, and dietary services.
• Admit patients, support them and their caregivers during the waiting period, and discharge transplant patients with home care instructions.
• Manage a caseload of patients, remain the patient’s point of contact throughout the transplant process, recovery, and home follow‑up.
• Conduct patient and family support during the post‑transplant period and coordinate community resources as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, BSN with 2+ years acute care experience and strong medical‑renal knowledge.
• BLS certification required.
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) required within three (3) years of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential for annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met

Learn More

Learn more about our Kidney/Pancreas Transplant team here: https://www.sentara.com/hampton-roads-virginia/medicalservices/services/transplant.aspx

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” the environment is tobacco‑free.