University of Illinois Chicago
UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II - Transplant
University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
UI Health - Clinical Nurse Consultant II - Transplant
Hiring Department:
Transplant
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID:
1038857
FTE:
0.80
Work Schedule:
Days
# of Position:
1
Posting Date:
12/12/2025
Salary:
$40.00/hr to $91.37/hr* (range determined by collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints)
Residency:
Illinois residency within 180 days of hire date (RNs only)
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Consultant II (CNC II) is a Registered Nurse experienced in transplantation and living solid organ donation. Under the supervision of transplant surgeons and physicians, the CNC II coordinates the clinical aspects of transplant patient and living donor care throughout the pre‑transplant phase. The role may be assigned to kidney, pancreas, liver, and/or small bowel programs. The CNC II facilitates the delivery of patient care using the Nursing Process and Relationship‑Based Care model as the framework, provides patient care and consultation, coordinates staff education, and serves as a role model in clinical practice. The CNC II strives to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, and the UI Health values.
Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluates patients at the appropriate UI Health site of care.
Coordinates care for transplant recipients from referral and until waitlisted, all potential recipients with living donors and all living donor patients.
Ensures that all pre‑transplant patient coordination and patient education is documented and is in compliance with UNOS, CMS transplant program guidelines and UI Health policies/procedures.
In collaboration with the provider, orders all testing for evaluation as needed and reviews results with the provider in a timely manner following UNOS and CMS guidelines.
Develops, coordinates, and communicates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment and input from the patient and family.
Uses clinical expertise to collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.
Consults with and implements orders by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
Assesses, engages and obtains clinical information from multidisciplinary team, patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patients changing needs throughout the transplant care continuum.
Ensures that the patient is added to the UNOS waiting list and the required listing letters are sent in a timely manner per UNOS requirements.
Coordinates and schedules all living donor transplant surgeries as assigned.
Attends and participates in transplant QAPI meetings, listing meetings, department meetings, multidisciplinary planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
Provides cross coverage for the transplant data coordinator by entering living donor information in UNOS prior to the living donor surgery as assigned.
Engages nursing and support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides, support and feedback.
Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
Collaborates with other nurses and physicians to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence-based practice research to improve patient care outcomes, serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to other nursing staff and students.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
Two years of nursing experience in the particular branch of service to which assigned, one year of which involved work comparable to a Clinical Nursing Consultant I.
Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in both English and Spanish.
Ability to select appropriate teaching methods based upon the educational and experience backgrounds of employees.
BSN (or higher) required from an accredited nursing program.
Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous RN experience working with solid organ transplant patients.
To Apply
Please click the “Apply Now” button and complete all sections of the online application. Upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Once submitted, you will not be able to make changes; to revise, you must withdraw and reapply. Do not reapply after the posting close date. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal employment mandates. Visit the E‑Verify portal for employment eligibility review. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in the candidate review process, but all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Transplant
Location:
Chicago, IL, USA
Requisition ID:
1038857
FTE:
0.80
Work Schedule:
Days
# of Position:
1
Posting Date:
12/12/2025
Salary:
$40.00/hr to $91.37/hr* (range determined by collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints)
Residency:
Illinois residency within 180 days of hire date (RNs only)
Position Summary
The Clinical Nurse Consultant II (CNC II) is a Registered Nurse experienced in transplantation and living solid organ donation. Under the supervision of transplant surgeons and physicians, the CNC II coordinates the clinical aspects of transplant patient and living donor care throughout the pre‑transplant phase. The role may be assigned to kidney, pancreas, liver, and/or small bowel programs. The CNC II facilitates the delivery of patient care using the Nursing Process and Relationship‑Based Care model as the framework, provides patient care and consultation, coordinates staff education, and serves as a role model in clinical practice. The CNC II strives to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, and the UI Health values.
Duties & Responsibilities
Evaluates patients at the appropriate UI Health site of care.
Coordinates care for transplant recipients from referral and until waitlisted, all potential recipients with living donors and all living donor patients.
Ensures that all pre‑transplant patient coordination and patient education is documented and is in compliance with UNOS, CMS transplant program guidelines and UI Health policies/procedures.
In collaboration with the provider, orders all testing for evaluation as needed and reviews results with the provider in a timely manner following UNOS and CMS guidelines.
Develops, coordinates, and communicates the patient's plan of care based on ongoing assessment and input from the patient and family.
Uses clinical expertise to collaborate with a multidisciplinary health care team to improve patient outcomes.
Consults with and implements orders by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record.
Assesses, engages and obtains clinical information from multidisciplinary team, patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.
Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patients changing needs throughout the transplant care continuum.
Ensures that the patient is added to the UNOS waiting list and the required listing letters are sent in a timely manner per UNOS requirements.
Coordinates and schedules all living donor transplant surgeries as assigned.
Attends and participates in transplant QAPI meetings, listing meetings, department meetings, multidisciplinary planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
Provides cross coverage for the transplant data coordinator by entering living donor information in UNOS prior to the living donor surgery as assigned.
Engages nursing and support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides, support and feedback.
Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health's values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment.
Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies.
Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance.
Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
Collaborates with other nurses and physicians to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students.
Initiates, conducts and analyzes evidence-based practice research to improve patient care outcomes, serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to other nursing staff and students.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Eligibility for registration with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
Two years of nursing experience in the particular branch of service to which assigned, one year of which involved work comparable to a Clinical Nursing Consultant I.
Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in both English and Spanish.
Ability to select appropriate teaching methods based upon the educational and experience backgrounds of employees.
BSN (or higher) required from an accredited nursing program.
Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
Nationally certified through ANCC approved certifier, or within 6 months of hire in an area relevant to their clinical area.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous RN experience working with solid organ transplant patients.
To Apply
Please click the “Apply Now” button and complete all sections of the online application. Upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Once submitted, you will not be able to make changes; to revise, you must withdraw and reapply. Do not reapply after the posting close date. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal employment mandates. Visit the E‑Verify portal for employment eligibility review. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an accommodation. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in the candidate review process, but all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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