Transplant Coordinator

LifeNet Health; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeNet Health in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Transplant Coordinator who will assess donor referrals, guide the donation process, and collaborate with transplant centers to maximize patient outcomes.

The role requires 2 years of critical care and 2 years RN experience, an active RN license and a valid driver's license; training and leadership are emphasized to support staff and families.

Qualifications

• 2 years critical care experience in Medical, Surgical Trauma, Thoracic Cardiovascular, Cardiac, Pediatric or ER.
• 2 years clinical experience as a RN.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Valid RN License - Active and in good standing with the issuing state board of nursing. Must be maintained throughout tenure in position.

Responsibilities

• The role evaluates organ and tissue donor referrals for suitability in accordance with LNH, OPTN/UNOS, AOPO, CDC, and other regulatory guidelines, ensuring timely and efficient organ allocation and maximizing donor utilization.
• It conducts comprehensive donor assessments, including medical and social history review, hemodynamic evaluation, and physiological management to optimize organ function, while recognizing brain-death sequelae and identifying risk factors.
• The position also manages the full donation process by preserving organs and tissues to national standards, coordinating logistics and communication with transplant centers and hospital teams, supporting next-of-kin with sensitivity during donation decisions, and completing accurate and timely donor EMR documentation.
• Additionally, it provides training and mentorship by modeling advanced clinical practice, guiding new staff in competencies, and demonstrating strong leadership, communication, ethical decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.

Skills

Critical care experience

RN experience

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

How You Will Make An Impact

At LifeNet Health, as the Transplant Coordinator, you will make an impact by leveraging your expertise, collaboration, and commitment to excellence to help advance our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. Through your daily work, you will contribute to innovative solutions, operational excellence, and meaningful outcomes that support donors, patients, healthcare providers, and our communities. Whether driving strategic initiatives, improving processes, supporting customers, advancing research, developing talent, or ensuring quality and compliance, your contributions will help strengthen our ability to transform lives and shape the future of regenerative medicine.

How You Will Make An Impact

At LifeNet Health, as the Transplant Coordinator, you will make an impact by leveraging your expertise, collaboration, and commitment to excellence to help advance our mission of Saving Lives, Restoring Health, and Giving Hope. Through your daily work, you will contribute to innovative solutions, operational excellence, and meaningful outcomes that support donors, patients, healthcare providers, and our communities. Whether driving strategic initiatives, improving processes, supporting customers, advancing research, developing talent, or ensuring quality and compliance, your contributions will help strengthen our ability to transform lives and shape the future of regenerative medicine.

What You Will Do

The role evaluates organ and tissue donor referrals for suitability in accordance with LNH, OPTN/UNOS, AOPO, CDC, and other regulatory guidelines, ensuring timely and efficient organ allocation and maximizing donor utilization. It conducts comprehensive donor assessments, including medical and social history review, hemodynamic evaluation, and physiological management to optimize organ function, while recognizing brain-death sequelae and identifying risk factors. The position also manages the full donation process by preserving organs and tissues to national standards, coordinating logistics and communication with transplant centers and hospital teams, supporting next-of-kin with sensitivity during donation decisions, and completing accurate and timely donor EMR documentation. Additionally, it provides training and mentorship by modeling advanced clinical practice, guiding new staff in competencies, and demonstrating strong leadership, communication, ethical decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.

What You Will Bring

• 2 years critical care experience in either Medical, Surgical Trauma, Thoracic Cardiovascular, Cardiac, Pediatric or ER
• 2 years clinical experience as a RN
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid RN License - Active and in good standing with the issuing state board of nursing. Must be maintained throughout tenure in position

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed represents the national base salary range for this position and is provided in good faith to support pay transparency. For positions located in designated higher-cost labor markets, a geographic pay adjustment may apply above the posted range for eligible positions according to LifeNet Health's current policy. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as work location, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. Total compensation may also include bonuses, benefits, and other rewards that are not reflected in the posted salary range.

LifeNet Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.