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Department Name H3420:Transplant Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 13 Salary Range $71,323-131,685/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BSN Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 5 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN) at time of hire. Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator ( CCTC ) required within 1 year of hire.
Physical Requirements The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. Shift M-F, 8a-5p
The Transplant Clinical Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for assigned transplant programs, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. This role leads transplant clinical staff, oversees daily operations and care coordination, and promotes staff development, accountability, and evidence-based practice. The manager partners with providers and transplant leadership to advance quality improvement, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, patient experience, and program goals while ensuring adherence to OPTN , CMS , Joint Commission, and organizational standards.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Transplant experience preferred. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience BSN +5 years experience; national CCTC certification within 1 year of hire.
Deadline to Apply 11/25/2026 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination.
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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
About the role
The Transplant Clinical Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for assigned transplant programs, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care across the continuum. This role leads transplant clinical staff, oversees daily operations and care coordination, and promotes staff development, accountability, and evidence-based practice.