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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleNurse Transplant Coordinator/UKHCRequisition NumberRE52672Working TitleLung Transplant Nurse CoordinatorDepartment NameH3420:TransplantWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level11Salary Range$29.12-45.70/hourType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationADNClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN)Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements of this position include: the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 25-100 pounds on a daily basis; regularly sit at a computer work station for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.ShiftPrimarily day shift, Monday through Friday, with on-call shift rotations as needed.Job SummaryThe Transplant Nurse Coordinator is responsible coordinating new patient referrals, evaluation, listing, and transplant care management of patients. This process will include multi-organ patients as well as single organ patients. Additionally, this person will collaborate with all team members to provide individualized, multidisciplinary patient care, and participate in quality improvement efforts in alignment with program, department, and hospital strategic plans. The Transplant Nurse Coordinator is a liaison and initial professional point of contact for providers and patients.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesExcellent nursing care skills; a "self-starter" mentality; organizational skills; a comprehensive knowledge of other disciplines; the ability to prioritize appropriately; and basic to proficient computer/technical skills, including text processing, spreadsheet manipulation, database processes, and Outlook knowledge and abilities.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceBSN, transplant experience, and CCTC (Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator) certification preferred.

Deadline to Apply01/05/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Kentucky or will be eligible to obtain this license by date of hire?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience working with transplant patients?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please explain why you are interested in serving transplant patients and their families.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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