Transplant Coordinator-Kidney Living Donor Program

Primary responsibility is for the clinical case management of the transplant recipient involving all phases of the transplant process, from initial referral throughout patient follow-up. This position requires an advanced level of expertise and overall understanding of organ transplantation for the organ type specified. Responsibility involves coordination of interdisciplinary medical care delivery system under the direction of the Medical Director; liaison functions with patient, family, medical staff, referring physicians, and insurance companies; individualized patient/family teaching; assessment of appropriate medical intervention for effective use of resources and quality assurance.  Additional responsibilities include data collection for clinical management and certification requirements, development of educational materials and programs for patients, nursing staff and physicians.  Develop clinical protocols, and policy and procedures.  Community education and public relations.  Transplant donor/recipient coordination and liaison function with organ procurement agencies.

The Transplant Coordinator reports directly to the Nurse Manager.  Clinical functions are supervised by the Transplant Program Medical Directors and the Nurse Manager.  Overall job performance is evaluated jointly by the Transplant Program Medical Directors and the Nurse Manager.

Salary range: 

TC2: must have CCTC