Transplant & VAD Coordinator Lead

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics seeks a Supervisor for Transplant and VAD Coordinators to lead daily workflows under the Transplant Nurse Manager. The role ensures regulatory compliance with UNOS, CMS and OPTN, staffing, and complex clinical decision‑making.

You will mentor coordinators, support quality improvement, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and develop educational materials for patients and staff. The position also handles data collection for certification and program growth, plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflows and staffing for Transplant and VAD Coordinators
• Ensure regulatory compliance with UNOS, CMS and OPTN standards
• Mentor and evaluate coordinators; support complex clinical decision‑making
• Support quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary communication
• Coordinate donor/recipient care and education with organ procurement organizations
• Collect data for clinical management, certification requirements and program growth
• Develop clinical protocols, policies, and patient education materials
• Engage in community education and public relations to promote the program

Job description

UCLA Outpatient Clinics seeks a Supervisor for Transplant and VAD Coordinators to lead daily workflows under the Transplant Nurse Manager. The role ensures regulatory compliance with UNOS, CMS and OPTN, staffing, and complex clinical decision‑making.

You will mentor coordinators, support quality improvement, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and develop educational materials for patients and staff. The position also handles data collection for certification and program growth, plus