Transplant Coordinator RN

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ seeks an RN Transplant Coordinator to guide referrals, candidate evaluations, and in-hospital care coordination for transplant patients. You will facilitate education, payer communications, and critical data management.

The role requires nursing leadership, meticulous coordination, and a patient advocacy focus to drive program excellence and integrated care across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Three (3) years experience with patients in a related setting or three (3) years experience in an intensive care, acute care, telemetry or medical/surgical setting.
• Registered Nurse: AZ, upon hire.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Critical care experience preferred.
• Program Management/Development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizes the clinical transplant program.
• Develops, implements, reviews, revises and maintains policies, procedures, and standards of care for patient population.
• Develops, implements, and maintains ongoing continuous quality improvement activities for the clinical program.
• Serves as resource to hospital staff regarding patient care.
• Coordinates the patient evaluation process.
• Performs initial assessment of patient and family according to protocol for acceptance into program.

Skills

Nursing

Transplant coordination

Clinical leadership

Communication

Program management

Policy development

Education

Licensed Nurse (AZ)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an RN Transplant Coordinator, you will be a pivotal force in transforming lives, orchestrating the intricate journey of transplant patients from referral to recovery.

Every day, you will expertly manage the full spectrum of transplant coordination: from initiating referrals and evaluating candidates, to leading in-hospital patient care, managing education, facilitating communication with all stakeholders including payers, and maintaining critical data.

To be successful in this role, you will combine advanced clinical expertise with exceptional organizational and communication skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and an unwavering commitment to patient advocacy, driving both individual success and program excellence.

• Organizes the clinical program
• Develops, implements, reviews, revises and maintains policies, procedures, and standards of care for patient population
• Develops, implements, and maintains ongoing continuous quality improvement activities for the clinical program
• Serves as resource to hospital staff regarding patient care
• Coordinates the patient evaluation process
• Performs initial assessment of patient and family according to protocol for acceptance into program

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Three (3) years experience with patients in a related setting or t three (3) years experience in an intensive care, acute care, telemetry or medical/ surgical setting
• Registered Nurse: AZ, upon hire

Preferred

• Bachelors of Nursing or higher degree
• Critical care experience
• Program Management/Development experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.