Solid Organ Transplant, RN, Transplant Coordinator
Company: OhioHealth
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
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Description Summary: JOB SUMMARY The Solid Organ Transplant
Coordinator is responsible for coordination of the evaluation and
preparation of patients for organ transplant and long-term
management of patients post-transplant. The Transplant Coordinator
is responsible for coordinating patient care across the continuum
through inpatient and outpatient settings. The Transplant
Coordinator should demonstrate independent thinking through a high
degree of problem solving and innovation. These skills are required
to resolve complex problems that arise unexpectedly and apply
appropriate interventions to individual patients while performing
daily tasks. The incumbent serves as a clinical resource for other
team members, patients, and caregivers, referring providers, and
community clinicians. Interacts daily with patients,
families/caregivers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers,
navigators, financial counselors, and physicians to provide and
facilitate care. Provides direct patient care including education
of patients and caregivers regarding transplantation including
assessment, monitoring, and management of pre- and post-transplant
side effects and complications. The Transplant Coordinator: ·
Interacts daily with patients, families/caregivers, nurses,
pharmacists, social workers, discharge planners and physicians to
provide and facilitate care. · Communicates and collaborates with
community physicians, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, home
health agencies, insurance company case managers and medical
directors to ensure a successful continuum of care. · Demonstrates
competence in managing the care of people with renal and hepatic
failure, diabetes, cardiopulmonary disease, hypertension,
hyperlipidemia, and other disorders related to transplantation. -
Demonstrates competence in the management of immunosuppression,
including a host of adverse reactions and drug interactions. This
position requires organizational skills, problem solving abilities,
and decision-making skills to support the planning and scheduling
of transplant patients to ensure a successful continuum of care.
Must be able to prioritize clinical issues and case manage patients
in various stages of the transplant process including outpatient
pre-transplant workup, inpatient, and long-term post-transplant
follow-up. Responsible for some program development and research
related activities. Responsibilities And Duties: CLINICAL DUTIES
Conduct pre-transplant interviews with prospective transplant
patients and families. Synthesize and interpret eligibility
criteria for patients, families, physicians and outside agencies.
Analyze pre-transplant clinical data and collaborate with other
medical personnel to prepare patients and families for
transplantation; gather and review medical and social history.
Coordinate pre-transplant preparations. Coordinate evaluation
process for pre-transplant (referral) patients to ensure effective
use of hospital and clinical resources. Educate patients and
families on the transplant process. Conduct post-discharge planning
and education. Provide direct care to transplant patients in the
Outpatient Transplant Clinic. Assess post-transplant organ function
and general health status and collaboratively determine need for
additional assessment or intervention. Provide care in both the
inpatient and outpatient setting to facilitate continuum of care
through the entirety of the transplant journey. Collaborate with
other clinicians to facilitate patient care and ensure patient
needs are met. Utilize UNOS guidelines to select appropriate
patients for organ transplantation in collaboration with transplant
team. Provide telephone consultation and follow-up to support
patients and their families. Implement and coordinate education,
selection and preparation for live kidney donors. Provide on-call
service during off-shifts, weekends, and holidays on a rotational
basis to coordinate activities prior to transplant and provide
medical triage for outpatients in collaboration with the on-call
physician. Participate in the development and implementation of
processes, policies, and standards of care for transplant patients
in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. ADMINISTRATIVE,
OUTREACH, AND EDUCATION DUTIES Provide education for patients along
the transplant continuum to assist in the understanding of
processes and procedures. Assist in onboarding/training new
associates to the department. Participate in relevant research and
continuing education opportunities. Monitor and input patient data
in collaboration with the Data Analyst to meet UNOS requirements.
Complete necessary UNOS documentation to maintain compliance
standards (listing, status changes, post-transplant follow up
information). Maintains relationship and collaboration with
external community stakeholders to ensure holistic patient needs
are met. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing
(Required)RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing Additional
Job Description: SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE Minimum 2 years of
experience as a nurse in transplant or at least 5 years of clinical
nursing experience. Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40
Department Solid Organ Transplant Administration Join us! if your
passion is to work in a caring environment if you believe that
learning is a life-long process if you strive for excellence and
want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal
Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer
and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state,
federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate
against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic
information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status,
military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial
status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment
is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer
relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion,
transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff,
termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or
condition of employment
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