Transplant Nurse Navigator: Care & Donor Support

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Transplant Nurse Coordinator to plan, direct, and provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing transplant processes. You will coordinate donor evaluation, living donation education, and post-transplant care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal physical, social, and emotional rehabilitation.

You will educate candidates and families, monitor immunosuppressive therapy, and maintain thorough documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing required.
• 2+ years of acute clinical experience preferred.
• Active RN licensure in Kansas or multi-state license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care of transplant candidates and recipients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on transplant processes, risks, and care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes post-transplant.
• Monitor immunosuppressive therapy and manage postoperative care as directed.
• Ensure compliance with transplant center protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and facilitate referrals for donor evaluation.

Skills

Nursing

Transplant coordination

BLS

Education & teaching

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Transplant Nurse Coordinator to plan, direct, and provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing transplant processes. You will coordinate donor evaluation, living donation education, and post-transplant care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal physical, social, and emotional rehabilitation.

You will educate candidates and families, monitor immunosuppressive therapy, and maintain thorough documentation