Registered Nurse Organ Liver Transplant Coordinator

Job Description: The Organ Transplant Coordinator is an RN who is responsible for the coordination of care for transplant patients, living donors, and their families. This regulatory required role is a key member of the multidisciplinary transplant team who facilitates the movement of the patient and family through the transplantation or living donation process by providing individualized education, support, and coordination of services across the continuum of care. This role is responsible for clinical aspects of the transplant program including but not limited to education, patient care coordination, organ acquisition, research, data management, quality assessment, and program development. Join a highly specialized transplant team at one of Utah’s leading medical centers. This role is ideal for nurses seeking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment. Benefits & Perks: Integral role within a multidisciplinary liver transplant team supporting patients across the full care continuum Opportunity to build long‑term relationships with patients and families through coordination, education, and advocacy Collaborative, mission‑driven culture focused on clinical excellence and compassionate care Professional growth through specialty experience, ongoing learning, and program development Strong emphasis on work–life balance and caregiver well‑being Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes: Nearby parks and walking paths offering peaceful outdoor breaks Local cafés and dining options perfect for quick meals or casual meetups Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle Convenient shopping and essential services close to campus Make a difference in transplant care while enjoying a rewarding nursing role in a welcoming community surrounded by mountain views and the lifestyle Utah is known for Schedule: 4/10 hour shifts Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hybrid work option available, with the potential to work from home up to three days per week after the first 60 days in the role. On-call responsibilities will be required after one year in the position Scope: The Organ Transplant Coordinator manages care of the patient from referral through post-op management, discharge planning, and long term follow-up. Through assessment, planning, and advocacy, this role is the liaison between the transplant physicians, referring physicians, transplant recipients and their families, living donors and their families, and outside agencies. The incumbent must make independent decisions regarding various aspects of care and treatment within established protocols. The coordinator must perform and problem solve through stressful situations. Each coordinator may have a specialty area of focus but will be required to be knowledgeable in other specialties in order to provide on-call coverage. Job Essentials: CLINICAL: Facilitates care of the end stage organ failure patient referred to transplant program. Coordinates patient entry and introduction to the transplant program. Coordinates medical, surgical, financial, psychosocial, nutrition, and pharmaceutical evaluation and on-going care needs of transplant and living donor patients. Participates in patient care planning and selection conference. Lists patients for transplant in a timely manner to facilitate access to donated organs. Registers living donors for directed and non-directed donation in a timely manner to facilitate matching in the transplant program and paired exchange registries, if applicable. Maintains the UNOS waiting list according to program policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and national guidelines. Remains knowledgeable of all listed patients' status to ensure patient safety and facilitate organ placement in collaboration with transplant physicians. Facilitates patient care as case manager for transplant patients and living donors pre-operatively, inpa ... (truncated, view full listing at source)