RN Registered Nurse - Transplant Coordinator

#138110 (RN) Registered Nurse - Transplant Coordinator

La Jolla
9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92093, United States

Filing Deadline:
Wed 1/21/2026

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 01/16/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

This position may to convert to an exempt Transplant Coordinator position in the future.

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Under the supervision of the attending faculty physician and the clinical nurse or NP lead, the RN is responsible for providing clinical assistance and support in treating and managing the pre and post-transplant care of transplant patients. Acts as a key member of the multidisciplinary transplant team. Solves complex clinical problems and communicates directly with the attending physician. Consultant and liaison for patients and their families with attending physicians, house staff, social workers, financial and administrative staff, and community physicians.

Provides teaching to patients, staff, and community organizations. Collaborate with attending physicians on admissions, discharges, urgent evaluations and patient education, primarily in the hospital setting. Works closely with the administrative team to fulfill QA and regulatory requirements.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BART or BLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date.
• Experience of at least one (1) year within the past two (2) years, providing patient/family education.
• Direct bedside nursing experience of two (2) or more years on a dedicated transplant unit where pts stay 72 hours or greater on a regular basis requiring day to day management of a transplant patient along the continuum of pre or post-transplant care as a primary function of the role excluding procedural or short stay areas OR Outpatient Post Transplant solid organ coordinator experience of 1 or more years in the direct care of post-transplant patients as a primary function of the role excluding areas where direct care of post-transplant patients is secondary to another function of the role.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to make decisions independently to solve problems and prioritize patient care, and programmatic demands.
• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and…