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

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