University of Maryland Medical System

Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Coordinator

University of Maryland Medical System • $75K — $95K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-4 years of nursing experience
  • 1 year in Critical Care or 2 years bedside nursing experience
  • Registered Nurse licensure in Maryland
  • BLS, CCTC or BMT-CN certification within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

  • Design and coordinate pre-transplant medical procedures
  • Schedule post-transplant procedures and clinic visits
  • Collect and assess patient health data
  • Recognize abnormal findings and initiate referrals
  • Provide medical information for organ matching
  • Identify and address patient safety concerns
  • Deliver tailored transplant education to patients

Benefits

  • Access to a multidisciplinary transplant team
  • Focus on exceptional patient outcomes and satisfaction
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in performance improvement programs
  • Support for compliance with regulatory standards
Full Job Description
Job Requirements

About the Role As an Inpatient Abdominal Transplant Coordinator, you will provide and coordinate patient care across all phases of the transplant continuum. Serving as a key member of our multidisciplinary transplant team, you will help drive exceptional patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effective care delivery for patients and families throughout the pre- and post-transplant journey.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and coordinate pre-transplant medical procedures and diagnostic testing for transplant evaluation
  • Schedule and manage post-transplant procedures, diagnostic testing, and clinic visits
  • Collect and assess comprehensive patient health data and communicate diagnostic findings to the multidisciplinary team
  • Recognize abnormal findings and initiate appropriate referrals for pre- and post-transplant patients
  • Provide medical and psychosocial information to the OPO and transplant surgeon for organ matching and allocation
  • Identify and address patient safety concerns, including risks in processes, procedures, and devices
  • Deliver transplant education tailored to each patient's developmental level, learning needs, and cultural values
  • Ensure patients and families have access to the specialized care they need
  • Maintain current knowledge of transplant regulatory policies and procedures
  • Complete all required UNOS forms for living donors and pre- and post-transplant patients
  • Complete National Marrow Donor Program forms for living donors, where applicable
  • Participate in regulatory audits and support compliance with The Joint Commission, CMS, UNOS, and other applicable standards
  • Contribute to data-driven quality assurance and performance improvement programs
  • Monitor patient care outcomes including readmission rates, ED visits, patient and graft survival, and patient satisfaction
  • Actively participate in multidisciplinary care planning discussions
  • Apply ethical principles in evaluating the merits, risks, and social considerations of transplantation


Work Experience

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Experience
  • 3-4 years of experience1 year Critical Care or 2 years adult applicable bedside nursing required Licensures/Certifications
  • Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Maryland, Certification BLS, CCTC or BMT-CN Required within 2 years of hire


Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently and manage complex workflows
  • Post-transplant education preferred
  • Knowledge of transplant regulatory requirements including UNOS, CMS, and The Joint Commission
  • Excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care

About University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 13 hospitals and has more than 28,000 employees. The University of Maryland Medical System was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The system is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the system's strategic direction and oversight. The University of Maryland Medical System is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care services to the people of Maryland.
Learn more about University of Maryland Medical System
Size
28,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
NASDAQ
* Ladders Estimates

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