Transplant Care Coordinator - RN (Pre/Postop & UNOS)

IntelliResume; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Organ Transplant Coordinator to coordinate clinical care across the transplantation process. The role suits someone with a strong nursing background and a collaborative approach.

The coordinator will assess transplant candidates, monitor health status, and facilitate pre- and post-operative care while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. A rewarding role within a leading health system at Hackensack, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• Associate degree with a minimum of 1 year transplant experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an Acute Care setting is required.
• 7+ years in acute care medical/surgical settings preferred.
• NJ State Professional RN License is required.
• Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator within 30 months of starting is required.
• AHA/Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess suitability and prepare transplant recipients for solid organ transplantation.
• Monitor recipient health status and diagnostic tests regularly.
• Coordinate evaluation and documentation for selection committee.
• Communicate outcomes to patients and providers as needed.
• Educate recipients, families, and staff; provide emotional support.
• Work with the transplant team to meet QA and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate OPTN/UNOS listing and complete documentation.
• Coordinate preoperative care and monitor postoperative organ function.
• Prepare patients for discharge and coordinate outpatient care.

Skills

Collaboration

Nursing background

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate degree + 1 year transplant experience preferred

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an Organ Transplant Coordinator to coordinate clinical care across the transplantation process. The role suits someone with a strong nursing background and a collaborative approach.

The coordinator will assess transplant candidates, monitor health status, and facilitate pre- and post-operative care while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. A rewarding role within a leading health system at Hackensack, NJ.