Registered Nurse Manager Pediatric Transplant

Job Description:

This position is responsible for providing management and oversight of daily patient care activities of the Solid Organ Transplant Program (liver, kidney, pancreas, and heart).

The role requires travel in multiple states and managers are expected to provide after-hours support to their on-call nurses. The typical distribution of job duties: 50% tactical, 40% operational, 10% strategic.

Reporting to the Transplant Services Director, the Transplant Services Nurse Manager is responsible for the leadership; operational effectiveness; employee, physician and patient engagement; clinical excellence; and community stewardship of the departments and clinics within their portfolio. Along with contributing to the strategic planning process, this manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations (including providing and allocating resources, staffing, budgets and employee relations), the provision of optimal patient care and the standards of care (including evidence-based practice, compliance and quality), attainment of organizational and program goals and the development of employees and leaders.

This leader is responsible for the environment in which clinical nursing is practiced, facilitating collaborative problem solving among interdepartmental and interdisciplinary teams. Promoting shared decision-making and professional autonomy, the nurse manager implements and role models Intermountain Healthcare's Mission, Vision and Values.

Benefits & Perks:

• Leadership role overseeing pediatric transplant nursing operations and patient care delivery

• Opportunity to mentor, develop, and support a dedicated team of healthcare professionals

• Collaborative environment partnering with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary care teams

• Meaningful work supporting children and families throughout the transplant journey

• Professional growth through leadership development and specialty transplant experience

• Culture that values compassion, innovation, teamwork, and work‑life balance

Local Attractions Within 5 Minutes:

• Nearby parks and walking paths perfect for fresh‑air breaks

• Family‑friendly cafés and dining options close to campus

• Fitness centers and wellness studios supporting an active lifestyle

• Shopping and everyday conveniences nearby

Lead a dedicated pediatric transplant team while enjoying a welcoming community, beautiful mountain surroundings, and the exceptional quality of life that makes Utah a wonderful place to live and work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

• Current RN License in state of practice.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.

• Leadership or supervisory experience.

• Acute care or transplant coordinator experience.

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a healthcare or business field. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

• Clinical Certification of Transplant Coordinators (CCTC).

• Three years of experience as an organ transplant coordinator.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess patient needs.

• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, etc.

• In some cases (such as when required to provide patient care) Nurse Managers will have the same physical requirements as those of patient care RNs.

Location:

Intermountain Health Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$51.73 - $79.87

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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