RN Kidney Transplant Coordinator

• Expected Starting Pay Range $81,723.20 - $
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

• Expected Starting Pay Range $81,723.20 - $
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Burnet Campus

SS Transplant Services

Day (United States of America)

Full time

40

1

Regular

At Cincinnati Children’s, we are committed to delivering world‑class care — and that includes supporting children and families throughout the complex journey of kidney transplantation. As an RN Kidney Transplant Coordinator, you will play a vital role in managing the full continuum of care for kidney transplant patients and living donors. This highly specialized position supports our multidisciplinary transplant team by ensuring seamless coordination of medical, surgical, and psychosocial care.

Preferred nursing experience
- Transplant, nephrology, ICU and surgical

Full-Time, 40 hours/week The initial schedule for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, during a 90-day orientation period. After orientation, there may be an opportunity to transition to a 4-day, 10-hour schedule, depending on the candidate and departmental needs. On-call responsibilities occur approximately 10 days per month and are handled remotely—no on-site presence is required during on-call hours.

• Coordinate outpatient care to optimize recipient recovery and quality of life
• Assess and support patient adherence to treatment and medication regimens
• Identify complications and collaborate with providers to determine interventions
• Arrange diagnostic testing, hospital admissions, and emergent evaluations
• Ensure data collection and timely reporting to regulatory bodies

• Facilitate transplant/donation process in alignment with clinical standards
• Share recipient/donor information with transplant team and regulatory agencies
• Coordinate admissions and surgical scheduling, and manage patient listing status

• Monitor and guide candidates through evaluation and pre-transplant readiness
• Address psychosocial, educational, and financial needs during pre-transplant phase
• Collaborate on re-evaluation and maintain compliance with listing requirements

• Oversee and coordinate evaluation of transplant/living donor candidates
• Analyze medical and psychosocial data, and communicate with referring providers
• Support regulatory documentation and transplant candidate advocacy

• Maintain detailed electronic health records and patient documentation
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, providers, and external partners
• Collaborate across disciplines to build and implement individualized care plans

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field (required)
• Active RN license in the state of Ohio (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in transplant, nephrology, or critical care
• Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Ability to manage complex clinical scenarios with compassion and precision

Cincinnati Children’s is ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the nation. Our Kidney Transplant Program is nationally recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. Join a team that’s shaping the future of pediatric transplant care — where your skills make a lasting impact on young lives and their families.

• Post-Transplant/Donation Period
  - Demonstrates understanding of post-transplant/donation management including medications, complications, interventions and discharge planning. Coordinate the care of the…