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Transplant Nurse Coordinator, Outreach Kidney Transplant Program Full-Time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Chicago, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 22, 2026

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About your past

Full time days in Chicago with travel for outreach. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the shift, the site and that the program is outreach.

What would you do

What does the outreach part of this role mean to you?

What they are checking: The posting names an outreach kidney transplant program specifically.

How would you work with dialysis units and nephrologists who refer to you?

What they are checking: Outreach kidney transplant work lives on dialysis referrals.

How do you support a patient through the consent process?

What they are checking: The posting names assisting with the consent process for transplantation.

How do you talk with a patient who is not going to be listed?

What they are checking: The hardest conversation in transplant work and it happens regularly.

How do you keep several patients at different stages moving?

What they are checking: The posting names planning, directing, providing and documenting care across a caseload.

About the work

Tell me about your transplant nursing experience.

What they are checking: The posting requires experience in and knowledge of stem cell or organ transplantation.

Walk me through what a patient goes through to be listed for a kidney transplant.

What they are checking: The evaluation process is a large part of a transplant coordinator's work.

How do you teach a patient about immunosuppression and what it means for their life?

What they are checking: Adherence to immunosuppression is what keeps a transplanted kidney working.

How do you coordinate an evaluation across several specialties and tests?

What they are checking: The posting names coordinating comprehensive care, data collection and required testing.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Transplant Nurse Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Transplant Nurse Coordinator - PNE is a Registered Nurse with experience in and knowledge of stem cell or organ transplantation and donation. Practicing under the supervision of transplant physicians, the Transplant Nurse Coordinator provides coordination through all phases of patient care. This position makes referrals to external clinicians or treatment programs or other community resources as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocols. Job duties may vary by specific department or assignment. Responsibilities: • Responsible for planning, directing, providing, and documenting appropriate care for patients in the designated care setting • Assists in coordinating comprehensive care for patients, including assisting with the consent process, data collection and arranging any required follow-up visits, referrals, testing, treatment, and/or long-term follow-up • Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate on-going care, focused on cost-effective ways to maximize wellness and enhance patients’ lives • Develops, coordinates, and provides education for patients, family, caregivers, and staff based on personalized needs along with serving as a resource for ongoing education • Serves as a communication link between the patient, family, caregivers, interdisciplinary team, and outside hospitals/agencies • Contributes to departments, hospitals, or other professional committees and/or quality or process improvement initiatives. • Ensures clinical practice and patient care is consistent with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements • Other duties as assigned AA/EOE #LI-AD1 #NMH1 Required: • Education • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • License/Certification • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Illinois • CPR-Basic Life Support (BLS) • Experience • Minimum 2-3 years of recent & related clinical experience Preferred: • License/Certification • Specialty certification in the clinical area of focus • Experience • Previous transplant or organ specific experience (i.e. hepatology, nephrology, hematologic malignancies, hematopoietic stem cell transplant, cellular therapies) Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more. Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.