Clinical Nurse Consultant II; Transplant Liver

Extra Help Clinical Nurse Consultant II (Transplant Liver)

Hiring Department:
Transplant

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

FTE : 0.0

Work Schedule
- Shift :

# of Position: 1

Posting Date: 7/15/2026

Salary:
The previously determined rate for this position is $58.00 The final rate offered will be determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Transplant Nurse Coordinator (CNCII) is a Registered Nurse with experience in and knowledge of transplantation and living solid organ donation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant surgeons and physicians, the transplant Nurse Coordinator ensures coordination of the clinical aspects of transplant patient and living donor care throughout the pre-transplant phase. The job duties vary with the particular setting or assignment.

Transplant Nurse Coordinators can be assigned to kidney, pancreas, liver and/or small bowel programs. Clinical Nurse Consultant II is accountable for facilitating the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Clinical Nurse Consultant II provides patient care and consultation, coordinates the educational development of staff members and acts as a role model in clinical practice.

The CNCII strives to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice

Duties & Responsibilities

* Evaluates patients at the appropriate UI Health site of care.

* Coordinates care for transplant recipients from referral and /or until waitlisted, all potential recipients with living donors and all living donor patients.

* Ensures that all pre-transplant patient coordination and patient education is documented and is in compliance with UNOS, CMS transplant program guidelines and UI Health policies/procedures.

* In collaboration with the provider, orders all testing for evaluation as needed and reviews results with the provider in a timely manner following UNOS and CMS guidelines.

* Develops, coordinates, and communicates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient and input from the patient's family.

* Uses clinical expertise to collaborate with multi-disciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.

* Consults with and implements orders by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.

* Assesses, engages and obtains clinical information from multi-disciplinary team, patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient…