Mid Level Transplant Social Worker Jobs
Mid level transplant social worker jobs call for professionals ready to manage complex patient cases independently, coordinate multidisciplinary care teams, and guide families through high-stakes decisions with minimal supervision. Most openings are on-site at hospitals and transplant centers, concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Memorial Healthcare System, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
? Accurate and efficient documentation of nursing care
? Knowledge and appropriate use of internal and external resources.
? This RN position is essential in managing patient care through the pre-transplant stage and may also be involved in chronic disease management. Provide skilled observations, telephone triage, education, and health assessments of patients including history, appropriate interventions, and referrals.
? Foster continuity of care and facilitate transitions across outpatient and community providers on patient population as needed.
? Maintain knowledge of all applicable regulatory laws and requirements, including HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, and UNOS to ensure regulatory compliance in nursing practice.
? Potential to support outreach efforts.
Expectations:
? Critical thinking skills through the nursing process, excellent problem-solving skills, and demonstrated ability to set priorities.
? Customer service, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to build respectful relationships within and between units and individuals.
? Adaptability to changing needs and priorities based on unit, department, and institutional goals/objectives.
? Knowledge and skills providing patient and family education and reinforcement related to transplant processes, including but not limited to telephone intervention and face-to-face meetings in both individual and group settings.
? Proficiency with typing and electronic health record documentation.
? Ability to manage complex clinical issues utilizing assessment skills, protocols, and evidence-based interventions.
? Willingness to adapt to different populations within Transplant Center.
? Orientation and training would be provided for new subspecialities.
Required Qualifications*
? Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
? Three years of nursing experience as an RN in the last 5 years
? At least 2 years? experience caring for patients with chronic liver disease, general medicine (multisystem care), or relevant experience within the last 5 years
? At least 2 (two) years solid organ transplant experience as an RN within the last 5 (five) years
? Transplant Certification (CCTC/CCTN) within three years of hire.
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
Desired Qualifications*
? Recent 3 years RN experience in the inpatient setting
? 1-3 years? ICU experience as a RN within the last 5 years
? 2-5 years' experience in the Ambulatory Care setting as a RN.
? Experience in caring for pre or post liver transplant patients within the last 5 (five) years.
? Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Hourly range for Registered Nurses $43.46-$67.40 / hour
- Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
- Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
- Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
- Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
- Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
- Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
- Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
- Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Nursing Specific Info
Salary & Nursing Framework Level:
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level A to Level F.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position.
Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Hours/Week: 40 hours
Shift/Hours/Days:
Day Shift: Monday- Friday; potential weekends and holidays as clinic needs arise.
Hours may be variable (based on patient and volume needs)
Location:
Clinic Taubman Center Transplant Clinic, Offices UHS 6th floor
Note: all new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit (s) in times of low census
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285685
Working Title
REGISTERED NURSE (Pre-Transplant Coordinator Liver Program)
Job Title
REGISTERED NURSE - LEVEL C
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM - TC - Transplant Clinic
Posting Begin/End Date
11/13/2026 - 11/22/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Ambulatory Care and Clinics
Nursing- Procedural Services
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Mid Level Transplant Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level transplant social worker job?
Position your experience around independent case management and psychosocial assessments rather than supported or supervised work. Highlight your familiarity with transplant evaluation protocols, UNOS guidelines, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Applications that demonstrate you have navigated complex family dynamics, insurance barriers, and post-transplant follow-up without close oversight stand out at this level. Certifications such as LCSW or LMSW strengthen your candidacy.
Which companies hire mid level transplant social workers?
Companies hiring mid level transplant social workers right now include Memorial Healthcare System, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is driven primarily by large academic medical centers, regional hospital systems, and specialty transplant institutes that run established solid organ or bone marrow programs requiring experienced social work staff.
Are there remote mid level transplant social worker jobs?
Yes, though most transplant social work is clinic or hospital-based given the hands-on patient interaction required. About 10% of mid level transplant social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, insurance advocacy, or post-transplant telephonic follow-up rather than direct inpatient bedside work.
How do I move up to a mid level transplant social worker role?
Moving into mid level transplant social work means building a record of independent psychosocial evaluations, solid organ program experience, and ownership of patient cases from pre-transplant assessment through post-transplant follow-up. Clinicians who pursue advanced licensure, deepen their knowledge of UNOS criteria and organ-specific protocols, and demonstrate measurable outcomes in patient compliance or family stabilization are well-positioned to make that transition.
Which industries hire the most mid level transplant social workers?
Mid Level transplant social worker roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive mid level hiring because their transplant programs have the patient volume and program complexity that require social workers who can operate independently and manage high-acuity cases across the full transplant continuum.