Pre- Heart Transplant Nurse Coordinator - BCVI

Pre-Heart Transplant Nurse Coordinator - BCVI Full-time Days

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient‑first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.

We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits to help take care of our employees.

The Transplant Nurse Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. A registered nurse with experience in stem‑cell or organ transplantation and donation, the coordinator practices under the supervision of transplant physicians and provides coordination through all phases of patient care, including referrals to external clinicians, treatment programs and community resources as appropriate.

• Plan, direct, provide, and document appropriate care for patients in the designated setting.
• Assist in coordinating comprehensive care, including the consent process, data collection, and arranging follow‑up visits, referrals, testing, treatments, and long‑term follow‑up.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate ongoing care, focusing on cost‑effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives.
• Develop, coordinate, and provide education for patients, families, caregivers, and staff based on personalized needs, serving as a resource for ongoing education.
• Serve as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers, interdisciplinary team, and outside hospitals/agencies.
• Contribute to departmental, hospital or other professional committees, and quality or process‑improvement initiatives.
• Ensure clinical practice and patient care are consistent with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois.
• CPR‑Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Minimum 2–3 years of recent related clinical experience.

• Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus.
• Previous transplant or organ‑specific experience (e.g., hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies).

Northwestern Medicine is an equal‑opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while protecting against unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign‑on bonus. Exception:
New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending on the job family.