Nurse Manager-Kidney and Bladder Transplant Programs

General Information

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Work Location:

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, business hours and/or per operational needs

Posted Date

07/07/2026

Salary Range: $144400 - 341800 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff:
Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31738

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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In this exciting role, the framework of the philosophy and objectives set forth by the Director of the Transplant Programs, the Nurse Manager is accountable for the supervision, monitoring and evaluation of the transplant program staff. This position requires an advanced level of expertise and overall understanding of organ transplantation. Utilizing a wide range of alternatives in problem solving situations, demonstrates a high degree of professional competence and skill.

Responsibility involves coordination of interdisciplinary medical care delivery system under the direction of the Medical Director; assessment of appropriate medical intervention for effective use of resources and quality assurance. Additional responsibilities include assessing and monitoring medical case management protocols to maintain effective long-term patient management, development of educational materials and programs for patients, nursing staff and physicians. Development of clinical protocols, and policy and procedures.

Community education and public relations. Transplant donor/recipient coordination and liaison function with organ procurement agencies.

Salary Range: $144,440-$341,800, Target Salary $,618

Job Qualifications

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* Current California nursing license; graduate from an accredited School of Nursing;
Bachelor's degree required;
Masters' degree highly preferred or equivalent nursing education and minimum 5 years clinical transplant coordinator experience. (Required)

* Demonstrated by previous experience as a transplant coordinator (at least 5 years):
1) an ability to case manage all aspects of a transplant patient's medical care from initial evaluation to post transplant follow-up;
2) apply a broad understanding and knowledge of organ transplantation, including immunology, immunosuppression, rejection and other complications of transplantation, drug toxicity and graft failure. (Required)

* Certification in area of specialty;
Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator-CCTC. (Required)

* Demonstrated by previous experience (at least 5 years):
1) Ability and experience to act as an effective teacher in a clinical setting.
2) Ability to interface effectively with patients and their families.
3) Ability to interface with Medical staff and Nursing staff.
4) Ability to teach about transplantation and medical management issues. (Required)

* An ability to apply a broad knowledge base to complex problem solving. (Required)

* Demonstrated by previous experience and accomplishment (at least 5 years), an ability to apply a broad knowledge base to act effectively to coordinate and assess patient care and act as a liaison with nursing staff, outside agencies, team physicians, referring physicians, patient and family. Ability to represent Medical Center in site visits and review by Managed Care and insurance groups.

(Required)

* Excellent organizational skills, proficiency in meeting deadlines, ability to work independently and prioritize workload. Ability to manage numerous concurrent tasks in a high stress environment and deal with change. (Required)

* Ability to provide a leadership style that demonstrates the principles of time management, conflict resolution, problem-solving and delegation. (Required)

* Demonstrated by previous experience and accomplishment, an ability to supervise nursing case managers and provide leadership and training. (Required)

* Experience in managing under budgetary targets. (Preferred)

* Knowledge of labor relations. (Preferred)

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.