Transplant & VAD Coordinator Supervisor (RN Lead)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 307,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to lead Transplant and VAD Coordinators under the Transplant Nurse Manager. The role requires supervising daily workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding complex decisions to maintain high-quality patient care.

The position entails clinical case management from referral to post-transplant follow-up, mentoring staff, and coordinating with medical teams, patients, families, and insurers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a B.S. degree.
• Master’s Degree – Graduation from an accredited nursing program with a Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience or training.
• 5 years of RN experience with critical care and transplant coordination.
• California RN license required.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.
• CCTC certification within 1 year of hire.
• Ability to manage all aspects of transplant patient care from initial evaluation through follow-up.
• Broad knowledge of organ transplantation, immunology, and related complications.
• Strong communication with diverse backgrounds and teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Supervisor for Transplant and VAD Coordinators under the Transplant Nurse Manager.
• Oversee daily workflows and staffing; ensure regulatory compliance (UNOS, CMS, OPTN).
• Guide complex clinical decision-making and mentor coordinators.
• Coordinate patient care from referral to post-transplant follow-up; educate patients/families.
• Develop protocols, policies, and materials; support quality improvement and education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Clinical coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to lead Transplant and VAD Coordinators under the Transplant Nurse Manager. The role requires supervising daily workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, and guiding complex decisions to maintain high-quality patient care.

The position entails clinical case management from referral to post-transplant follow-up, mentoring staff, and coordinating with medical teams, patients, families, and insurers.