Transplant Program Manager/UKHC

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Transplant Program Manager/UKHC Requisition Number RE56457 Working Title Transplant Program Manager 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

Job Summary

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. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligible to obtain license by date of hire?

• Yes

• No

• • If you have an active nursing license, please list your state of licensure, license number and expiration date. If you do not currently have an active license, please provide your scheduled NCLEX testing date.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please indicate your paid employment experience in nursing management.

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Describe your experience working directly with referral relationships.

(Open Ended Question)

• • This position requires certification as Clinical Transplant Coordinator (CCTC). Are you able to obtain this certification by the time within 1 year of hire?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter