Location Danville, PA Job Category RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department Trauma Surgery Support Services Department Date posted 02/10/2026 Job ID R-91708
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
The RN Nurse Coordinator serves in an expanded role to assess adult and pediatric pre- and post-transplant patient needs. Primarily responsible for coordinating clinical aspects of patient care. Works with patients and their families beginning with the evaluation for transplantation and continuing through and after transplantation. Serves as a resource person in establishing nursing guidelines and implementing nursing care.
This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; hours are typically 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. during the week. This role does include on-call, which will be discussed during the interview.
A minimum of 5 years RN work experience is required. Previous experience in the inpatient transplant, nephrology or Dialysis is preferred, but not required.
Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Job Duties:
- During the pre-transplant process, explains to patients approaching end stage renal disease about the treatment modality of transplantation.
- Schedules and presents family conferences for potential transplant patients.
- Schedules tissue typing.
- Assesses health status of patient through history and referring physician and unit evaluation.
- Assists in screening per protocol and coordinates evaluation of the pre-transplant patient.
- Obtains, collates and reviews data necessary for presentation to Transplant Committee.
- Prepares patient for transplantation per recommendations of Transplant Committee.
- Coordinates annual evaluation of patients awaiting transplantation.
- Initiates and completes living related donor evaluation.
- Arranges for admission of cadaveric transplant recipient.
- Coordinates, collates and reviews preoperative evaluation.
- Reviews preop teaching with patient and family.
- Assembles lab data and records on transplant flow sheet.
- Collaborates with nursing personnel regarding plan of care, follow-up and evaluation.
- Coordinates requests for consultation with services including dietary and social services.
- Reviews and coordinates the need for laboratoryand othertesting.
- Reports pertinent occurrences to chief of staff, house staff and nursing staff.
- During the post-transplant process, obtains and reviews lab information, vital signs and nursing assessments prior to physical examination.
- Reviews current therapy with patient.
- Refers patient to ancillary staff as appropriate.
- Acts as point of contact for transplant patient and family members, as required.
- Provides patient teaching as needed in post transplant course Maintains call availability for patients and physicians.
- Assists in maintaining records for required transplant registries.
- Participates in research projects.
- Assists with maintaining and following transplant data.
- Participates in educating referring dialysis staff and patients by annual visits to these sites.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Minimum of 5 years-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Clinical Skills; Teamwork; Health Information Documentation; Interpersonal Communication; Patient Assessment And Care; Communication; Computer Literacy
What makes a successful nurse at Geisinger? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Problem-solver
- Team Player
- Trustworthy
Culture
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. Our nurses treat each other with respect and compassion, embrace diversity and take time to connect and listen. We are led by five main values:
Growing up in the northeast, Geisinger has always had a reputation of being a leader in cutting edge medicine. Being part of their staff is both a privilege and honor. So far working as a RN, has been an incredible experience. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about their field. They are always willing to help me further my education and skills.
Kayla Montecalvo
RN, Telemetry Unit, GMC
I had a very positive experience as a student nurse during my clinical rotations and knew I wanted to join the nursing team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. As a new nurse everyone has been extremely helpful. My coworkers are dedicated to the success of the team and providing the best care possible for our patients.
Madison Osborne
RN, Orthopedic Oncology, GLH
I'm excited to take the lessons I've learned along my journey from bedside nurse to educator to leader and help position Geisinger's more than 6,500 nurses—in all positions, from LPNs to RNs to advanced practice nurses—for their own future successes.
Janet Tomcavage
Chief Nursing Executive, MSN, RN
Growing up in the northeast, Geisinger has always had a reputation of being a leader in cutting edge medicine. Being part of their staff is both a privilege and honor. So far working as a RN, has been an incredible experience. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about their field. They are always willing to help me further my education and skills.
Kayla Montecalvo
RN, Telemetry Unit, GMC
I had a very positive experience as a student nurse during my clinical rotations and knew I wanted to join the nursing team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. As a new nurse everyone has been extremely helpful. My coworkers are dedicated to the success of the team and providing the best care possible for our patients.
Madison Osborne
RN, Orthopedic Oncology, GLH
I'm excited to take the lessons I've learned along my journey from bedside nurse to educator to leader and help position Geisinger's more than 6,500 nurses—in all positions, from LPNs to RNs to advanced practice nurses—for their own future successes.
Janet Tomcavage
Chief Nursing Executive, MSN, RN
Benefits
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org( opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook( opens in new window), Instagram( opens in new window), LinkedIn( opens in new window) and Twitter( opens in new window).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
