Posted:
7/8/2026, 6:18:49 AM
Location(s):
Cleveland, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Workplace Type:
On-site
Pay:
$48k–$292k/yr
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
At Cleveland Clinic's Transplant Center, world class experts perform a variety of transplantation procedures, saving and transforming thousands of lives each year through innovative care and leading transplant expertise. As a Transplant Coordinator, you will provide lifelong care coordination for liver transplant patients while supporting individuals seeking candidacy for or receiving solid organ and bone marrow transplants. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will enhance the patient experience through education, advocacy, and relationship building, serving as an integral member of the care team. In this role, you will help guide patients through every stage of the transplant journey with the goal of delivering exceptional care to those experiencing end organ failure or disease.
A caregiver in this role works four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m. (no set day off).
Call may be required.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Responsible for providing post-transplant care to patients in the outpatient clinical setting.
Collaborate with physicians and APRNs to coordinate care and provide ongoing patient follow-up.
Coordinate the care of patients seeking candidacy and those in receipt of solid organ(s) (heart, lung, heart-lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, vascularized composite allograft and multi-organ) and bone marrow for transplant.
Enhance patient care by developing relationships through education and service.
Serve as an integral member with a goal to deliver exceptional care to a specific population of patients experiencing end-organ failure or disease.
Present transplanted recipients to the transplant physician and document the need for additional assessment or intervention as determined by the care team.
Provide education to patients and caregivers with specific focus on a single phase of the transplant process to provide optimal outcomes following transplant.
Facilitate the scheduling of studies or procedures utilizing fiscal responsibility for patient and hospital costs.
Communicate with the referring physicians on the plan of care established for the patient in collaboration with surgical and medical teams.
Complete required documentation according to Organ Procurement Transplant Network (OPTN) guidelines including listing status changes and post-transplant follow-up information as applicable.
Review and collate medical information received from referring physicians for patients seeking or undergoing transplant evaluation.
Transfer communication concerning transplant patients for peri-transplant evaluation and post-transplant care for physicians and patient/caregiver and/or payors seeking information.
Coordinate all activities related to organ acquisition including evaluation of the patient workup information and/or post-transplant care.
Be available by pager and by phone to provide immediate assessment and delivery of care in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Completion of Registered Nurse program
Completion of Registered Nurse program and must obtain Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) within three years of hire
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross or American Red Cross
One year of experience in an acute care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory setting within a hospital environment
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of body motion, manual finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.
Must be willing to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Website: https://clevelandclinic.org/
Headquarter Location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Non Profit
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