RN Transplant Care Navigator

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a qualified nurse to coordinate solid organ and bone marrow transplantation across pre- and post-transplant care. You will serve as a key liaison among patients, medical teams and procurement organizations to ensure smooth communication and coordinated treatment.

The role covers pre-transplant evaluation, intraoperative coordination, and post-transplant follow-up, with emphasis on patient education, regulatory compliance, and a multidisciplinary approach.

Qualifications

• BSN from a state-accredited school of professional nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• For Solid Organ Transplant: Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC) strongly encouraged within three years of hire.
• For Bone Marrow Transplant: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN) within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement an individualized plan of care for pre- and post-transplant patients.
• Oversee and/or coordinate the clinical, psychological and financial needs of the patient.
• Coordinate pre-procedure tests and consultations to determine transplant or therapy candidacy.
• For solid organ transplants, manage the program’s waiting list, including regular follow-up on patient status and coordinating organ offers.
• Facilitate the transplant process by organizing the patient and the medical team.
• Monitor inpatient status, discharge needs and post-transplant follow-up care.
• Coordinate care across outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Assess organ function and general health status, determining the need for additional assessment or intervention.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a qualified nurse to coordinate solid organ and bone marrow transplantation across pre- and post-transplant care. You will serve as a key liaison among patients, medical teams and procurement organizations to ensure smooth communication and coordinated treatment.

The role covers pre-transplant evaluation, intraoperative coordination, and post-transplant follow-up, with emphasis on patient education, regulatory compliance, and a multidisciplinary approach.