Transplant and Organ Failure Specialist RN
Minneapolis, Minnesota
You'll manage care for patients with organ failure and transplant candidates across inpatient units, clinic, home and community.
Posted Sep 24
- Shift and hours
- 8-hour day shift · Days 8-hour day shift Day (United States of America)40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- AHMHI Heart Failure department · Hospital manage care for those patients with organ failure and transplant candidatesOrgan failure and transplant candidates
- License
- RN license Minnesota Registered Nurse license current upon hire requiredMinnesota RN license, current at hire
- Term
- Permanent 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)Full time, 1.0 FTE
Do you qualify?
- License
- Minnesota RN license, current at hire Minnesota Registered Nurse license current upon hire required Check your license
- Certification
- Current BLS from the American Heart Association Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Certification
- Current BLS from the American Red Cross Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Certification
- Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- Education
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nursing Bachelor's degree graduate of accredited School of Nursing
- Experience
- 2 to 5 years managing patients with organ failure or transplant candidates 2 to 5 years of clinical management of patients with organ failure/transplant candidates
Preferred
- Certification
- Clinical specialty certification, depending on patients served Certification in clinical specialty dependent on what patient population served upon hire preferred
- Education
- Master's degree
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Minneapolis staff RN payMinneapolis staff RN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $46/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $45/hr, across 126 postings.
- Pay differential
- Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
- Extra pay
- Shift, weekend and other differentials may be availablefor certain shifts or work
- Eligibility
- Benefits depend on FTE and whether you are union-represented *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
- Pay reviews
- Starting rate depends on experience, education and union agreement Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical and dentalMedical/Dental
- BenefitsPTOPTO/Time Away
- BenefitsRetirement savings plansRetirement Savings Plans
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
- BenefitsShort- and long-term disabilityShort-term/Long-term Disability
- BenefitsVoluntary vision, legal and critical illness coverageVoluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
More benefits (8)
- BenefitsTuition reimbursement or continuing medical educationTuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- BenefitsStudent loan support for Public Service Loan ForgivenessStudent Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
The role and schedule
- Union
- Non-union Non-Union-NCT
- Day to day
- Handle intake and referrals for patients entering the program Coordinates assessment, referral and intake of patients entering program
- Day to day
- Do initial assessments of new patients using program protocols Performs initial assessment of patient according to program protocols.
- Day to day
- Work with physicians, NPs or PAs to set extra testing and follow-up intervals Collaborates with physician and/or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provider to determine additional diagnostic testing and follow up intervals.
- Day to day
- Patient and family teaching on diagnosis, self-care, medications and therapies Provides education to patient and family regarding diagnosis, post hospital self-care, medications and medical therapies.
- Day to day
- Assess patients during clinic visits Assesses patient status during clinic visit.
- Day to day
- Lead discharge planning for short- and long-term follow-up Facilitates interdisciplinary discharge planning for short and long term follow-up.
- Day to day
- Build and maintain the program's policies, procedures and care systems Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and systems of care.
- Day to day
- Run ongoing quality improvement for the program Facilitates ongoing continuous quality improvement for the program.
- Day to day
- Teach hospital staff Participates in education for hospital staff.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Details
- Lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and 10 lbs frequently Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on AHS Allina Health System’s careers page.
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Location Address
- 2800 10th Ave
- Receiving Dock
- Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
Date Posted
September 24, 2026 Department
31005062 AHMHI Heart Failure MPLS Shift
Day (United States of America) Shift Length
- 8 hour shift Hours Per Week:
40 Union Contract
Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation
None Job
Summary
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends
Job Description
Uses specialized clinical knowledge and expertise, to manage care for those patients with organ failure and transplant candidates throughout the continuum and in a variety of settings. This can include inpatient units, outpatient clinic, home and community. Serves as authoritative resource to staff and multi-disciplinary team.
Establishes policy, procedure, standards and systems of care for the patient population served. Principle Responsibilities Coordinates assessment, referral and intake of patients entering program Performs initial assessment of patient according to program protocols. Collaborates with physician and/or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant provider to determine additional diagnostic testing and follow up intervals.
Provides education to patient and family regarding diagnosis, post hospital self-care, medications and medical therapies. Coordinates care of patient in the clinic setting Reviews medical record, patient orders and schedule prior to visit. Assesses patient status during clinic visit.
Provides after-visit instructions based on provider orders and plan of care. Coordinates care during hospital admission Monitors patient progress. Serves as resource to patient, family and staff for information sharing and question clarification.
Facilitates interdisciplinary discharge planning for short and long term follow-up. Organizes systems of care for the patient population served Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and systems of care. Facilitates ongoing continuous quality improvement for the program.
Serves as resource providers, staff and referring physician offices regarding patient care. Participates in education for hospital staff. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree graduate of accredited School of Nursing 2 to 5 years of clinical management of patients with organ failure/transplant candidates Preferred Qualifications Master's degree Licenses/Certifications Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Minnesota Registered Nurse license current upon hire required Certification in clinical specialty dependent on what patient population served upon hire preferred
Physical Demands Light Work
Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently Pay Range Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.
Benefits include
Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer *Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
What's around it?
Minneapolis, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 5% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,371/mo
- Household income
- $80,846/yr, all local households, not nurse pay