Nurse Coordinator, Kidney Transplant

Shift
:
Monday - Friday Days, there will be approximately 6 days per month of 24-hour call with the position.

Work Arrangement
:
On-Site

Department
:
Kidney Acquisition

Facility
:
University Hospital, 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation
:

Base Pay Range: $79,040.00 - $/year, based on experience

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented, and highly motivated transplant nurse coordinator to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is passionate about guiding patients through every step of the transplant journey. With exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, this individual will serve as a vital resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals, ensuring seamless coordination of care.

This role requires a proactive and empathetic leader who excels at patient advocacy, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. If you are driven by a commitment to excellence, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact in patients' lives, we invite you to apply and be part of our world-class transplant team!

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.

We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide patient care, adhering to American Nurses Association (ANA) Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics, and regulatory requirements. Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, coordination, and evaluation, including patient/family education and discharge planning.

Act as a resource for patients, families, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals in the area of expertise.

Manage continuum of care for transplant patients, including consultation with physicians, organ procurement organizations, and transplant team. Maintain communication with patient’s dialysis unit (if applicable) and referring physician.

Meet with transplant candidates in clinic to provide education on procedures, frailty assessments, and necessary paperwork; offers ongoing education throughout transplant process.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for assigned populations. Provide direct patient care as required. Perform triage/symptom management and routes patients to appropriate care levels. Ensure care pathways/order sets are followed.

Request and review outside medical records for transplant evaluation.

Prepare patient letters and redacted profiles for medical review and regulatory purposes.

Schedule testing…