Kidney Post-Transplant Coordinator

In this impactful role with UCLA Health the Transplant Coordinator will provide expert, patient-centered clinical case management throughout the transplant journey, from initial referral through ongoing follow-up. This role requires advanced knowledge of organ transplantation and serves as a key liaison among patients and families, physicians, medical staff, referring providers, insurance partners, and organ procurement organizations. The Coordinator ensures seamless interdisciplinary care, provides individualized education and support, facilitates donor and recipient coordination, and promotes quality, resource stewardship, and exceptional patient outcomes. Additional responsibilities include clinical data collection, development of educational programs and clinical protocols, and support of community education and outreach.

The Transplant Coordinator reports directly to the Nurse Manager, with clinical functions supervised by the Transplant Program Medical Directors and Nurse Manager. Performance is evaluated jointly by the Transplant Program Medical Directors and Nurse Manager.

• TC I: Current California Registered Nurse license, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a B.S. degree or Masters and 5 years of relevant RN experience with a combination of critical care and or transplant experience (required).
• TC II: Current California Registered Nurse license, graduation from an accredited nursing program with a B.S degree or Masters, CCTC and a minimum of 5 years relevant RN experience with a combination of critical care and/or transplant experience. Must have CCTC or CPTC (required).
• An ability to case manage all aspects of a transplant patient's medical care from initial evaluation to post transplant follow-up; 2) apply a broad understanding and knowledge of organ transplantation, including immunology, immunosuppression, rejection and other complications of transplantation, drug toxicity and graft failure (required).
• Ability to communicate effectively with persons of various cultural backgrounds. Good verbal and written communication skills (required).
• Ability to interface effectively with patients and their families (required)
• Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload. Ability to manage numerous concurrent tasks in a high stress environment and deal with change (required).
• Ability to effectively coordinate and assess patient care and act as a liaison with nursing staff, outside agencies, team physicians, referring physicians, patients and families. (required)
• Ability to teach about transplantation and medical management issues. (required)