Registered Nurse, Lung Transplant Coordinator
Trinity Health
Registered Nurse, Lung Transplant Coordinator
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
What we offer:
Benefits from Day One
Career Development
Tuition Reimbursement
On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
Referral Rewards
What you will do:
As the Pulmonary Hypertension Program Coordinator, you will serve as a primary resource and advocate for patients, guiding them through their care journey with expertise, empathy, and precision. Working primarily in the outpatient clinic, you’ll collaborate daily with physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators, and financial coordinators to deliver comprehensive, age-appropriate care during both wellness and illness.
This is a highly visible role within a specialty program known for innovation, excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
60% CARE COORDINATION
Become the central hub of communication and organization for pulmonary hypertension patients as you:
- Coordinate care using established clinical protocols.
- Review diagnostic tests, labs, and clinical data to support decision-making.
- Ensure accurate documentation in progress notes, flow sheets, the Phoenix database, and the EHR.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, and nursing staff.
- Manage triage calls and partner with physicians to assess and address patient care needs.
- Participate in program and committee meetings.
- Submit clinical information to insurance carriers for precertification/authorization.
- Provide cross-coverage to fellow coordinators as needed.
10% PATIENT & STAFF EDUCATION
Help patients and families better understand their condition by:
- Creating and maintaining educational resources for patients, families, staff nurses, and program teams.
10% DATA MANAGEMENT
Support program excellence by:
- Collecting, reporting, and submitting required data to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in alignment with accreditation standards.
10% QUALITY & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Elevate program performance by:
- Preparing quality metrics, attending protocol meetings, and supporting administrative initiatives.
- Participating in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities to strengthen outcomes and operations.
OUTREACH & EXPERT CONTRIBUTION
Expand the program’s reach and reputation by:
- Participating in community outreach efforts and traveling to partner facilities as needed.
- Serving as a pulmonary hypertension content expert at local, regional, and national levels.
What you will need:
3 years of professional nurse experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient or dialysis experience highly desirable.
ADN required; BSN, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Current IL RN license
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Preferred: Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization
Preferred: National Certification as Transplant Coordinator or other related specialty preferred.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $48.14 - 63.75 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Trinity Health Benefits Summary
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Locations
- Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center, United States of America
Salary
100,131 - 132,600 USD / yearly
100,131 - 132,600 USD / yearly
Source: Disclosed
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Care coordinationintermediate
- Patient triage and assessmentintermediate
- Multidisciplinary team collaborationintermediate
- Documentation in EHR and databasesintermediate
- Insurance precertification/authorizationintermediate
- Patient and staff educationintermediate
- Data collection and reportingintermediate
- Quality assurance and performance improvementintermediate
- Community outreachintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of professional nurse experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient or dialysis experience highly desirable (experience)
- ADN required; BSN, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred (experience)
- Current IL RN license (experience)
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) (experience)
- Preferred: Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization (experience)
- Preferred: National Certification as Transplant Coordinator or other related specialty preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care using established clinical protocols
- Review diagnostic tests, labs, and clinical data to support decision-making
- Ensure accurate documentation in progress notes, flow sheets, the Phoenix database, and the EHR
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, and nursing staff
- Manage triage calls and partner with physicians to assess and address patient care needs
- Participate in program and committee meetings
- Submit clinical information to insurance carriers for precertification/authorization
- Provide cross-coverage to fellow coordinators as needed
- Create and maintain educational resources for patients, families, staff nurses, and program teams
- Collect, report, and submit required data to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in alignment with accreditation standards
- Prepare quality metrics, attend protocol meetings, and support administrative initiatives
- Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities
- Participate in community outreach efforts and travel to partner facilities as needed
- Serve as a pulmonary hypertension content expert at local, regional, and national levels
Benefits
- general: Benefits from Day One
- general: Career Development
- general: Tuition Reimbursement
- general: On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- general: Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- general: Referral Rewards
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Registered Nurse, Lung Transplant Coordinator
Trinity Health
Registered Nurse, Lung Transplant Coordinator
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
What we offer:
Benefits from Day One
Career Development
Tuition Reimbursement
On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
Referral Rewards
What you will do:
As the Pulmonary Hypertension Program Coordinator, you will serve as a primary resource and advocate for patients, guiding them through their care journey with expertise, empathy, and precision. Working primarily in the outpatient clinic, you’ll collaborate daily with physicians, nurses, social workers, administrators, and financial coordinators to deliver comprehensive, age-appropriate care during both wellness and illness.
This is a highly visible role within a specialty program known for innovation, excellence, and exceptional patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
60% CARE COORDINATION
Become the central hub of communication and organization for pulmonary hypertension patients as you:
- Coordinate care using established clinical protocols.
- Review diagnostic tests, labs, and clinical data to support decision-making.
- Ensure accurate documentation in progress notes, flow sheets, the Phoenix database, and the EHR.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, and nursing staff.
- Manage triage calls and partner with physicians to assess and address patient care needs.
- Participate in program and committee meetings.
- Submit clinical information to insurance carriers for precertification/authorization.
- Provide cross-coverage to fellow coordinators as needed.
10% PATIENT & STAFF EDUCATION
Help patients and families better understand their condition by:
- Creating and maintaining educational resources for patients, families, staff nurses, and program teams.
10% DATA MANAGEMENT
Support program excellence by:
- Collecting, reporting, and submitting required data to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in alignment with accreditation standards.
10% QUALITY & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Elevate program performance by:
- Preparing quality metrics, attending protocol meetings, and supporting administrative initiatives.
- Participating in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities to strengthen outcomes and operations.
OUTREACH & EXPERT CONTRIBUTION
Expand the program’s reach and reputation by:
- Participating in community outreach efforts and traveling to partner facilities as needed.
- Serving as a pulmonary hypertension content expert at local, regional, and national levels.
What you will need:
3 years of professional nurse experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient or dialysis experience highly desirable.
ADN required; BSN, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
Current IL RN license
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Preferred: Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization
Preferred: National Certification as Transplant Coordinator or other related specialty preferred.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $48.14 - 63.75 per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Trinity Health Benefits Summary
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Locations
- Loyola Medicine - Loyola University Medical Center, United States of America
Salary
100,131 - 132,600 USD / yearly
100,131 - 132,600 USD / yearly
Source: Disclosed
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Care coordinationintermediate
- Patient triage and assessmentintermediate
- Multidisciplinary team collaborationintermediate
- Documentation in EHR and databasesintermediate
- Insurance precertification/authorizationintermediate
- Patient and staff educationintermediate
- Data collection and reportingintermediate
- Quality assurance and performance improvementintermediate
- Community outreachintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of professional nurse experience; at least 1 year of previous transplant, outpatient or dialysis experience highly desirable (experience)
- ADN required; BSN, bachelor's degree in nursing preferred (experience)
- Current IL RN license (experience)
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) (experience)
- Preferred: Specialty certification in clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization (experience)
- Preferred: National Certification as Transplant Coordinator or other related specialty preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care using established clinical protocols
- Review diagnostic tests, labs, and clinical data to support decision-making
- Ensure accurate documentation in progress notes, flow sheets, the Phoenix database, and the EHR
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, financial coordinators, and nursing staff
- Manage triage calls and partner with physicians to assess and address patient care needs
- Participate in program and committee meetings
- Submit clinical information to insurance carriers for precertification/authorization
- Provide cross-coverage to fellow coordinators as needed
- Create and maintain educational resources for patients, families, staff nurses, and program teams
- Collect, report, and submit required data to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in alignment with accreditation standards
- Prepare quality metrics, attend protocol meetings, and support administrative initiatives
- Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities
- Participate in community outreach efforts and travel to partner facilities as needed
- Serve as a pulmonary hypertension content expert at local, regional, and national levels
Benefits
- general: Benefits from Day One
- general: Career Development
- general: Tuition Reimbursement
- general: On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
- general: Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
- general: Referral Rewards
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Registered Nurse, Lung Transplant Coordinator @ Trinity Health.
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