UCSF Health
Overview
Kidney Pancreas Surgery – Full Time Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team, the nurse coordinator provides expert nursing care for transplant patients, including candidates (pre-transplant), recipients (post-transplant) and/or living donors with a variety of complex treatment options. The nurse coordinator serves as a contact point for transplant patients, families, referring physicians, and staff, and coordinates and facilitates care in specialty areas. The nurse coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of care for inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The transplant nurse coordinator monitors and coordinates care to help patients reach their maximum health potential before and/or after transplant.
Responsibilities
Triaging patient calls and lab results
Coordinating studies and specialty referrals
Confirming orders and providing ongoing transplant patient education
Spearheading coordination of care across disciplines; clinic work as needed
Pre-transplant coordinators focus on evaluation/workup of the pre-transplant candidate
Post-transplant coordinators focus on coordinating care and optimizing health of the transplant recipient
Living donor coordinators focus on evaluation/workup of potential living donors
Communicating with patients on behalf of providers and responding to changes in patient condition
Adjusting medications and treatment plans as delegated by the provider; educating patients on changes and documenting in the EHR
Location, Schedule & Compensation
Department: Post-Kidney Transplant Program
Location: UCSF Health, San Francisco, CA (Parnassus Heights)
Work Style: Fully On-Site
Shift: Days; 8 Hours; Monday–Friday
Salary range: $95.76 - $124.25 per hour; final salary determined by experience and internal equity
Required Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year of outpatient RN employment in organ post-transplantation or related organ specialty
Knowledge of end-stage organ-specific disease, transplantation, and immunosuppressive therapy
Understanding of transplant contraindications and common post-transplant complications
Proven organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility for a defined area
Ability to work effectively with physicians and support staff
Excellent written and verbal communication; professional conduct
Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, internet) and willingness to learn EHRs
Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and prioritize workload
Clinical leadership, teaching, and communication skills or equivalent experience
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years of relevant transplant experience
Prior outpatient transplant experience
Certified Clinic Transplant Nurse (CCTN) certification
Licensure & Certification
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission is innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research. We are consistently ranked among the top hospitals nationwide and are committed to providing a rewarding work experience with opportunities for professional growth. We uphold our PRIDE values: professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence, and we are committed to equity in care and in our workforce. More information is available at diversity.ucsf.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Additional Information Position is subject to UC policy and internal equity adjustments. Internal postings and program details are provided for transparency only.
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Kidney Pancreas Surgery – Full Time Under general direction and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary transplant team, the nurse coordinator provides expert nursing care for transplant patients, including candidates (pre-transplant), recipients (post-transplant) and/or living donors with a variety of complex treatment options. The nurse coordinator serves as a contact point for transplant patients, families, referring physicians, and staff, and coordinates and facilitates care in specialty areas. The nurse coordinator provides leadership for collaborative and multidisciplinary patient care with emphasis on education and continuity of care for inpatient and/or outpatient settings. The transplant nurse coordinator monitors and coordinates care to help patients reach their maximum health potential before and/or after transplant.
Responsibilities
Triaging patient calls and lab results
Coordinating studies and specialty referrals
Confirming orders and providing ongoing transplant patient education
Spearheading coordination of care across disciplines; clinic work as needed
Pre-transplant coordinators focus on evaluation/workup of the pre-transplant candidate
Post-transplant coordinators focus on coordinating care and optimizing health of the transplant recipient
Living donor coordinators focus on evaluation/workup of potential living donors
Communicating with patients on behalf of providers and responding to changes in patient condition
Adjusting medications and treatment plans as delegated by the provider; educating patients on changes and documenting in the EHR
Location, Schedule & Compensation
Department: Post-Kidney Transplant Program
Location: UCSF Health, San Francisco, CA (Parnassus Heights)
Work Style: Fully On-Site
Shift: Days; 8 Hours; Monday–Friday
Salary range: $95.76 - $124.25 per hour; final salary determined by experience and internal equity
Required Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year of outpatient RN employment in organ post-transplantation or related organ specialty
Knowledge of end-stage organ-specific disease, transplantation, and immunosuppressive therapy
Understanding of transplant contraindications and common post-transplant complications
Proven organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility for a defined area
Ability to work effectively with physicians and support staff
Excellent written and verbal communication; professional conduct
Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, internet) and willingness to learn EHRs
Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and prioritize workload
Clinical leadership, teaching, and communication skills or equivalent experience
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum three (3) years of relevant transplant experience
Prior outpatient transplant experience
Certified Clinic Transplant Nurse (CCTN) certification
Licensure & Certification
Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Active American Heart Association CPR Certification
About UCSF At UCSF Health, our mission is innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research. We are consistently ranked among the top hospitals nationwide and are committed to providing a rewarding work experience with opportunities for professional growth. We uphold our PRIDE values: professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence, and we are committed to equity in care and in our workforce. More information is available at diversity.ucsf.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Additional Information Position is subject to UC policy and internal equity adjustments. Internal postings and program details are provided for transparency only.
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