Nebraska Medicine

Liver Transplant Coordinator

Nebraska Medicine$80K — $95K *
Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years nursing or direct patient care experience with complex cases.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated leadership and teaching ability.
  • Current Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or compact state license required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an AHA endorsed program required.
  • Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate all aspects of care for liver transplant patients from evaluation to post-operative support.
  • Educate patients and families about the transplantation process and related care needs.
  • Schedule and coordinate transplant-related procedures efficiently.
  • Monitor and document patient status throughout the transplant process.
  • Act as a patient advocate within the healthcare system and the community.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Provide emotional support to patients and families during critical phases of treatment.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with weekday hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm).
  • Opportunity to work in a critical and life-saving medical field.
  • Engagement with a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
  • Supportive environment for professional development and education.
Full Job Description

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Liver Transplant CoordinatorNurse

Shift Details: 

Full Time

Monday - Friday

8am - 4:30pm

Position Highlight:

A Liver Transplant Coordinator Nurse plays a critical role in the complex and life-saving process of liver transplantation. This specialized nurse is responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of care for patients undergoing liver transplants, from initial evaluation through post-operative care. The role requires a deep understanding of liver disease, transplantation protocols, and patient management.

The Liver Transplant Coordinator Nurse works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, hepatologists, and social workers, to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, personalized care. Key responsibilities include patient education, scheduling and coordinating transplant-related procedures, monitoring patient status, and providing emotional support to patients and their families.

Exceptional communication skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to navigate the challenges of transplant logistics are essential for success in this role. This position not only demands technical proficiency but also a compassionate approach to patient care, as it involves guiding patients through one of the most critical times in their lives.

Job Description:

Provide and promote the delivery of 24/7 transitional quality patient care for a designated group of patients through role modeling, displaying excellence in nursing knowledge and clinical practice, and acting as educator for the transplant patient population. Provide a continuum of care and education for pre and post-transplant patients and their families (living donor or recipient) and serve as a patient advocate in the healthcare system and community.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years nursing experience or other direct patient care experience working with complex patients required.

  • Bachelors degree in nursing (BSN) required.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format required.

  • Ability to work independently and within a multidisplinary team, using good judgment and assessment skills required.

  • Ability to demonstrate competent leadership and teaching ability required.

  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

  • Willingness to travel required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior solid organ transplant experience preferred. Prior cardiology experience (ICU, CCU, or equivalent) preferred. Based on position, prior pulmonary experience (ICU, CF, PH or equivalent) preferred.

  • Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree preferred.

  • Transplant coordination certification after two years of hire or transfer date preferred.

About Nebraska Medicine

Nebraska Medicine is a healthcare system that includes two hospitals, more than 40 specialty and primary care clinics, and a network of more than 1,000 physicians. The system is affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and is the primary teaching hospital for the university's medical students. Nebraska Medicine provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, and transplant services. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized for its clinical excellence by numerous organizations. Nebraska Medicine is also actively involved in research and has received funding from the National Institutes of Health for its research programs.
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