Transplant Coordinator, RN BSN - Abdominal Float

Duke PA; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System – Duke University Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as an Abdominal Float Transplant Coordinator. The role supports pre- and post-transplant care across programs, with a day shift (8-4:30pm) and a hybrid on-site/remote work arrangement.

The candidate will assess patients, perform triage, and educate on transplant processes across adult and pediatric populations.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• 5+ years of nursing experience with at least two years in transplant or critical care.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets research and published data to nursing staff and colleagues concerning current issues in transplantation.
• Incorporates research relating to the care of transplant patients into evidence-based practice while collaboratively determining appropriateness with the medical team.
• Identifies areas for study and participates in and/or designs and conducts research.
• Disseminates findings or information through professional publications and/or presentations.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients and families in a timely manner regarding patient care/issues.
• Plans nursing care and medical procedures with fiscal responsibility by working with transplant administrators and related teams.

Skills

Nursing

Transplant

Critical Care

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

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Transplant Coordinator, RN BSN - Abdominal Float

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 272804

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 19, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Abdominal Float Transplant Coordinator, Registered Nurse

Duke University Health System- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Work Hours & Shifts: Full Time: Day shift (8-4:30pm Monday-Friday); no weekends, call or holidays required.

Department Profile: The Abdominal Transplant Programs at Duke University Hospital is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. The Abdominal Float Transplant Coordinator will work with adult and pediatric (inpatient and outpatient) transplant patients followed by the kidney, pancreas, liver, intestine and living donor programs.

The Transplant Coordinator will provide care for patients in the referral, evaluation, and acute transplant process, and post-transplant, pre and post donation of kidney or liver segment. The role floats to the various programs to provide care as a transplant coordinator. This position does extensive patient assessment in clinic environment, phone triage, and patient education to ensure exemplary care.

The Abdominal Float Transplant Coordinator provides follow-up and care across the continuum from pre-transplant, during transplant and post-transplant. S/he collaborates with members of the health care team to enhance patient care by developing, supporting and educating nursing staff. S/he is a clinician, educator, investigator, consultant and leader. S/he makes clinical judgments based upon a synthesis of current research, concepts, principles, theories, and outcomes to solve complex problems. The Abdominal Float Transplant Coordinator is an integral member of a larger interdisciplinary team contributing to excellence in patient care, research, teaching, and in providing leadership to the organization.

Clinical Practice

1. Interprets research and published data to nursing staff and colleagues concerning current issues in transplantation including those of a clinical, legal, ethical and economic nature.
2. Incorporates research relating to the care of transplant patients into evidence-based practice while collaboratively determining appropriateness with the medical team.
3. Identifies areas for study and participates in and/or designs and conducts research.
4. Disseminates findings or information through professional publications and/or presentations.

Consultant

1. Serves as a consultant to nurses and other health care professionals regarding the care of the organ transplant patient.
2. Advises referring physicians/nurses in the care of patients in collaboration with the surgical and medical teams.
3. Serves as a community consultation resource through media, telephone and transplant internet links for information about transplantation and organ donation.
4. Consults with unit leadership to resolve issues relating to transplant patients.

Professional Leadership and Development

1. Role models advanced practice professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
2. Communicates effectively to maintain positive working relationships and achieve desired outcomes.
3. Participates in unit, departmental and hospital-wide committees, task forces or meetings as indicated by role appropriateness.
4. Participates in organ transplant program planning and management within the health system.
5. Demonstrates responsibility for professional practice through active participation in professional organizations, a minimum of 25 continuing education hours/year, and active participation in CSU and departmental meetings / educational opportunities.
6. Enhances the body of knowledge in nursing and solid organ transplantation through exchange of ideas and knowledge using venues such as posters, newsletters, presentations, and publications, organ procurement organization, patient/families and the medical team involved including ED, OR, ICU (SICU, ACU), blood bank and histocompatibility labs.
7. Completes necessary documentation according to the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) guidelines including listing, status changes and post-transplant follow-up information.
8. Communicates with multidisciplinary team members and patients and families in a timely manner in regard to patient care/issues.
9. Collaborates with Social worker and other team members in coordinating discharge plans for patients pre-transplant or post-transplant including referral to home health /IV therapy / Hospice / Rehab /SNF.
10. Communicates with insurer case manager on an as needed basis.
11. Refers patients or families for assistance utilizing health system and community resources as appropriate.
12. Maintains patient transplant record with current data to facilitate communication.
13. Plans nursing care and medical procedures with fiscal responsibility by working collaboratively with transplant administrators, financial coordinators, DUH utilization review and third-part case managers.

Education

BSN required, MSN preferred.

Required Experience

5 years of nursing experience with at least two years in transplant, critical care, disease specific experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina required. BLS required.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market

Durham

Nearest Secondary Market

Raleigh

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