Transplant and Organ Failure Specialist - RN

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

June 04, 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:

• This position supports the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period)
• 8-hour day shifts
• 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

• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon 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.

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.  

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.  

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.