RN, Liver Transplant Pre-Post Coordinator in Portland, Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University

RN, Liver Transplant Pre-Post Coordinator

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-40913
Position Category: Nursing-RN
Job Type: ONA union represented
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Clinical Transplant Services
Posting Salary Range: $55.24 - $92.02 per hour, with offer based on experience, education
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift
Posting Hours: 8:30-5
HR Mission: Healthcare
Drug Testable: Yes

Department Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) working as a member of an inter-disciplinary team is integral to Clinical Transplant Services. The RN functions as a liaison between the patients and staff members of the transplant team (physicians, social worker, financial counselor, psychiatrists, etc.) and has the primary responsibility for providing direct and indirect professional nursing care for patients.

This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care plans. Covered at 100% of the cost for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
• Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
• Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
• Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources

Function/Duties of Position

The RN provides meal and break coverage for other Liver Transplant Coordinators/RNs. Provides/Assists with providing vacation coverage for Pre and Post Liver Coordinators and may provide clinic coverage. The RN is responsible for assisting with screening and educating potential recipients, direction of the evaluation process, facilitation of committee review, direction of additional testing and update testing, and management of the waiting list.

The RN provides initial and on-going patient/family education in a variety of settings. The RN assists with collection and evaluation of patient laboratory testing, diagnostic procedures, consults, and regulatory requirements. After discharge, the RN may assist with patient follow-up including diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, biopsies, medication regimen and education accomplished through frequent contact with the patients and families, the physicians, and other team members.

The RN assesses patient and family needs, develops a plan of care, implements and evaluates the care delivered, working closely with all members of the inter-disciplinary team. The RN is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence.

Monday through Friday day shift. 8:30 am-5 pm. On site clinic coverage and patient education. Opportunity for hybrid schedule once orientation completed. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of the day performing repetitive computer related tasks and phone work. Combination of onsite work in a space shared by multiple staff and telework. Ability to traverse the distances between buildings on campus as required Ability to complete assignments with numerous disturbances.

• Able to triage and prioritize patient issues using critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal (incl. face-to-face) communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Able to work as part of a team and to work independently and problem-solve.
• Able to work with frequent interruptions.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of independent practice
• BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
• ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
• Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• Current, unencumbered Washington RN license within 2 months of start date
• BLS from AHA required. New hires will be enrolled and required to complete during orientation.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Preferred Qualifications

• Transplant Coordinator or Related Specialty Experience (inpatient or outpatient setting) strongly preferred.
• Transplant Certification (CCTN or CCTC), preferred.
• 3 years of acute-care hospital experience
• 2 years of ambulatory experience

Additional Details

Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse

• External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
• Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.