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Transplant Coordinator jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the role requires a bachelor's degree in nursing, biology, or a related clinical field. Employers in transplant centers, hospital systems, and organ procurement organizations regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this position. Your employer files the LCA with DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period.
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Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Transplant Team as a Transplant Coordinator, supporting our Small Bowel and Multivisceral Transplant patient population. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about providing specialized care to medically complex patients and building meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout their transplant journey.
In this role, you will coordinate and manage patients through every phase of the transplant process, from initial referral and evaluation through transplantation and long-term post-transplant care. You will also serve as an inpatient transplant coordinator, with a strong emphasis on preparing patients and their families/caregivers for a successful transition home following transplantation.
Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will help ensure continuity of care, provide comprehensive education, and support the unique needs of transplant patients and their families.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Transplant Patient Coordination & Management:
- Coordinate the care of small bowel and multivisceral transplant patients throughout the entire transplant process, from initial referral and evaluation through transplantation and post-transplant follow-up.
- Serve as a primary resource and point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers throughout the transplant journey.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary evaluations, consultations, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments to ensure timely and comprehensive care.
- Collaborate with transplant surgeons, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor patient progress and coordinate ongoing care needs throughout the transplant continuum.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among inpatient and outpatient teams to promote continuity of care.
Inpatient Transplant Coordination & Discharge Planning:
- Provide inpatient transplant coordinator support, with a primary focus on preparing patients and families/caregivers for discharge following transplantation.
- Develop and provide comprehensive education to patients and caregivers regarding post-transplant care, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing health management.
- Coordinate discharge planning, follow-up appointments, home care needs, and necessary resources to support a safe transition from hospital to home.
- Assess patient and caregiver readiness for discharge and identify educational or support needs.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address barriers to discharge and promote successful post-transplant recovery.
- Ensure patients and caregivers feel confident and prepared to manage care needs following discharge.
Patient & Family Education and Support:
- Provide ongoing education, guidance, and support to patients and families navigating the complexities of transplantation.
- Establish trusting relationships with patients and caregivers while serving as an advocate throughout the transplant process.
- Help patients and families understand treatment expectations, post-transplant responsibilities, and the importance of ongoing follow-up care.
- Identify barriers to care and connect families with appropriate clinical, educational, and community resources.
Work Schedule & Call Expectations
- Full-time, five days per week.
- Remote work opportunities may be available depending on the candidate's experience and programmatic needs.
- After-hours call is shared among five other transplant coordinators and is limited to organ offer calls. This call responsibility does not include triaging sick calls from patients or families.
- Occasional after-hours on-site support may be necessary to assist with a transplant.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Five or more years of nursing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous transplant nursing experience.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) nursing experience.
- Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients.
- Experience with care coordination, discharge planning, and patient/family education.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
COMPENSATION
- Expected Starting Pay Range: $83,969.60 - $107,224.00
- Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
LOCATION
Primary Location: Burnet Campus
Department: SS Transplant Services
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40
FTE: 1
Employee Status: Regular
EEO STATEMENT
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
INTRODUCTION
Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Transplant Team as a Transplant Coordinator, supporting our Small Bowel and Multivisceral Transplant patient population. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about providing specialized care to medically complex patients and building meaningful relationships with patients and families throughout their transplant journey.
In this role, you will coordinate and manage patients through every phase of the transplant process, from initial referral and evaluation through transplantation and long-term post-transplant care. You will also serve as an inpatient transplant coordinator, with a strong emphasis on preparing patients and their families/caregivers for a successful transition home following transplantation.
Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, you will help ensure continuity of care, provide comprehensive education, and support the unique needs of transplant patients and their families.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
Transplant Patient Coordination & Management:
- Coordinate the care of small bowel and multivisceral transplant patients throughout the entire transplant process, from initial referral and evaluation through transplantation and post-transplant follow-up.
- Serve as a primary resource and point of contact for patients, families, and caregivers throughout the transplant journey.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary evaluations, consultations, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments to ensure timely and comprehensive care.
- Collaborate with transplant surgeons, physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor patient progress and coordinate ongoing care needs throughout the transplant continuum.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among inpatient and outpatient teams to promote continuity of care.
Inpatient Transplant Coordination & Discharge Planning:
- Provide inpatient transplant coordinator support, with a primary focus on preparing patients and families/caregivers for discharge following transplantation.
- Develop and provide comprehensive education to patients and caregivers regarding post-transplant care, medications, treatment plans, and ongoing health management.
- Coordinate discharge planning, follow-up appointments, home care needs, and necessary resources to support a safe transition from hospital to home.
- Assess patient and caregiver readiness for discharge and identify educational or support needs.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address barriers to discharge and promote successful post-transplant recovery.
- Ensure patients and caregivers feel confident and prepared to manage care needs following discharge.
Patient & Family Education and Support:
- Provide ongoing education, guidance, and support to patients and families navigating the complexities of transplantation.
- Establish trusting relationships with patients and caregivers while serving as an advocate throughout the transplant process.
- Help patients and families understand treatment expectations, post-transplant responsibilities, and the importance of ongoing follow-up care.
- Identify barriers to care and connect families with appropriate clinical, educational, and community resources.
Work Schedule & Call Expectations
- Full-time, five days per week.
- Remote work opportunities may be available depending on the candidate's experience and programmatic needs.
- After-hours call is shared among five other transplant coordinators and is limited to organ offer calls. This call responsibility does not include triaging sick calls from patients or families.
- Occasional after-hours on-site support may be necessary to assist with a transplant.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
- Five or more years of nursing experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous transplant nursing experience.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) nursing experience.
- Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients.
- Experience with care coordination, discharge planning, and patient/family education.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
COMPENSATION
- Expected Starting Pay Range: $83,969.60 - $107,224.00
- Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.
LOCATION
Primary Location: Burnet Campus
Department: SS Transplant Services
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40
FTE: 1
Employee Status: Regular
EEO STATEMENT
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Transplant Coordinator
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to transplant coordination duties. A nursing, biology, or clinical sciences degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is in a loosely related field, compile documentation showing coursework that maps to transplant clinical competencies.
Get CCTC certification before job searching
The Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator credential signals to sponsoring employers that you meet national standards without added training time. Many transplant centers view CCTC certification as evidence that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation, which simplifies the LCA and I-129 documentation process.
Target hospital systems with transplant programs
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for transplant and clinical care roles. Academic medical centers and large health systems with active transplant programs are most likely to have established immigration counsel and experience sponsoring this specific position.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
Transplant coordinators often rotate across hospital campuses or affiliated clinics. Each distinct worksite requires its own DOL-certified LCA listing the correct prevailing wage for that location. Verify this with your employer's immigration attorney before accepting any multi-site role.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the transplant coordinator or medical and clinical laboratory technologist classification for your metro area before negotiating, so you know the DOL floor your offer must meet.
File premium processing if your start date is firm
If your employer needs you on the floor by a specific date, ask whether USCIS premium processing is included in the sponsorship package. It significantly shortens adjudication time for the I-129 petition and reduces the risk of a gap between your authorization and your clinical start date.
H-1B Visa Transplant Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transplant Coordinator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Transplant Coordinator positions typically qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, biology, clinical health sciences, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the degree requirement as it applies to the specific duties in the job description, so your employer's petition should document that a generalized degree is not sufficient for the role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Transplant Coordinators?
Academic medical centers, large hospital health systems, and organ procurement organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for transplant coordination roles. These institutions typically have in-house immigration counsel or established relationships with immigration law firms. You can search employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for clinical and transplant roles on Migrate Mate before you apply.
How does the LCA process work for a Transplant Coordinator position?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS. The LCA certifies that you'll be paid at least the prevailing wage for your role and work location, and that hiring you won't adversely affect working conditions for U.S. workers. If you'll work across multiple hospital campuses, each worksite location requires its own certified LCA.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new transplant employer mid-status?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to begin working for a new sponsoring employer once they file a nontrivial H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file their own LCA for your transplant coordinator role and work location. Your status period carries over rather than resetting, so the remaining time on your initial three-year grant applies.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for this role?
Strong petitions include a detailed job description that ties each duty to a specific degree field, your official transcripts showing a relevant bachelor's degree or higher, any clinical certifications such as CCTC, and evidence that the employer routinely requires degree-level candidates. O*NET occupational data for the transplant coordinator classification can also support the specialty occupation argument in the USCIS filing.