Transplant Nurse Coordinator - Heart Transplant
Company: University Hospitals
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description A Brief Overview Transplant
coordinator collaborates with an interdisciplinary transplant team
to coordinator care for patients throughout the transplant process
including phases of referral, evaluation for transplant, time
awaiting transplant, and post transplant. Acts as a point of
contact for families/caregivers and patients to educate, guide, and
support them through their transplant journey. Self-motivation and
development is essential to success in this role to remain current
with regulatory guidelines to practice and identify/participate in
process improvement initiatives to promote optimal patient care and
outcomes. What You Will Do - Coordinates and collaborates with an
interdisciplinary transplant team to provide patient care including
medical assessments, preparation for transplant, and required
documentation. - Takes responsibility for self-development to
maintain knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients in all
phases of the transplant process occurring in both the in-patient
and out-patient setting. - Act as a point of contact and
communicate with families and caregivers regularly to provide
education and navigation assistance throughout the transplant
process including preparation for transplant, recovery
expectations, and importance of adherence to plan of care - Ensure
compliance with national and local transplant guidelines,
regulations, and standards of care and participate in quality
improvement initiatives when appropriate. - Initiates and maintains
positive relationships with patients/customers, referring
physicians, and /or clinics, payers, and supporting transplant
staff. - Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its
values. Additional Responsibilities - Performs other duties as
assigned. - Complies with all policies and standards. - For
specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation
provided by the department during orientation. - Must abide by all
requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health
Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of
Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address
appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Qualifications Education -
(ADN) Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required) or - (BSN)
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred) Work Experience - 2 years
of nursing experience (Required) and - Transplant experience
(Preferred) and Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Computer skills
(Required proficiency) - Microsoft Office (Required proficiency) -
Electronic Medical Records (Required proficiency) Licenses and
Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State
Compact License (Required Upon Hire) and - Basic Life Support (BLS)
(Required) Physical Demands - Standing Frequently - Walking
Frequently - Sitting Rarely - Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs -
Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs - Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs - Climbing Occasionally up to 50
lbs - Balancing Occasionally - Stooping Frequently - Kneeling
Frequently - Crouching Frequently - Crawling Occasionally -
Reaching Frequently - Handling Frequently - Grasping Frequently -
Feeling Constantly - Talking Constantly - Hearing Constantly -
Repetitive Motions Constantly - Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
Constantly Travel Requirements - 10%
Keywords: University Hospitals, Strongsville , Transplant Nurse Coordinator - Heart Transplant, Healthcare , Cleveland, Ohio
