RN Clinician - Kidney Transplant

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Trinity Health

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Aug 29, 2026

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

The RN Clinician role on the inpatient Kidney Transplant team is located at Mercy Health Saint Mary's in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a full-time role. This position will cover waitlist management (phone triage, coordinating surgeries, re-evaluations, etc.). Willingness to cross-train to all areas of the Transplant team. Be part of a team that makes a difference!

Please completely fill out the application and upload resume.

This is required to be considered, including internal candidates.

POSITION SUMMARY

Oversees and coordinates care for Kidney Transplant area for an assigned caseload. Facilitates appropriate care, assists patients and families in finding and negotiating that care. Facilitates appropriate utilization of resources and efficient patient progression through the continuum of health care resulting in the highest quality and cost effective care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Masters of Science in Nursing preferred.

Current State of Michigan Registered Nursing License, in good standing.

Specialty professional Certification preferred, yet required to obtain within 2 years.

Minimum of 3 years in nursing experience.

ADDENDUM: KIDNEY TRANSPLANT CENTER

  • Establishes and promotes collaborative relationships with members of the transplant multidisciplinary team in order to develop plans that optimize the patient's success throughout the transplant process.
  • Responsible for coordinating all clinical aspects of the patients; including patient care, education, quality assurance, psychosocial and financial assessments.
  • Coordinates evaluation process for pre-transplant patients as well as potential donors.
  • Advocates on behalf of patients and families within the transplant multidisciplinary team and the community.
  • Assesses post-transplant organ function and general health status and collaboratively determines need for additional assessment or intervention.
  • Facilitates the scheduling of tests and procedures for diagnostic purposes.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of protocol and standards of care for the transplant patient in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
  • Completes necessary documentation according to the United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) guidelines including listing, status changes, post-transplant follow-up.
  • Participates in team conferences, rounds, or meetings in relation to care of the transplant patient or program.

Be a part of a collaborative and respected team.

RESPECTED + REWARDED. Be BOTH at Mercy Health!

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.

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