Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Program Manager

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Program Manager – Day Shift
Baylor Scott & White Health | Temple, Texas
Full Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | 40 Hours per Week
Location: Baylor Scott & White Clinic, 2401 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508
Lead a High-Impact Heart Transplant Program
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Transplant Program Manager to lead and oversee our Heart Transplant Program in Temple, Texas. This nursing leadership role is ideal for a collaborative and innovative healthcare professional with experience in transplant services, cardiac care, program management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership .
As the RN Transplant Program Manager, you will provide operational and clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary transplant team, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, regulatory excellence, and continuous quality improvement throughout the transplant journey.
About Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, dedicated to promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. We empower our team members to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
Our Core Values
• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, financial future, and career growth. Benefits may include:
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting on Day One
• Wellness and employee assistance resources

Benefits may vary based on position type and employment status.
Job Summary
The RN Transplant Program Manager is responsible for leading transplant program operations, overseeing outpatient transplant services, managing clinical and regulatory initiatives, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. This role ensures compliance with transplant regulations and accreditation standards while driving quality outcomes, operational efficiency, patient safety, and exceptional care delivery.
The manager will collaborate closely with physicians, nursing leaders, transplant coordinators, and healthcare professionals to advance program goals and support patients throughout the transplant process.
Essential Responsibilities
• Lead and oversee daily transplant program operations and nursing activities.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary transplant team.
• Coordinate heart transplant services and outpatient transplant care.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and transplant program requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate transplant-related policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospital leadership, and clinical teams.
• Monitor transplant outcomes, quality measures, and operational performance.
• Coordinate audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory submissions.
• Advocate for patients, families, and staff while fostering a culture of excellence.

Preferred Skills and Experience
• Nursing leadership or management experience
• Cardiac, cardiovascular, or heart transplant experience
• Transplant program operations experience
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge
• Quality improvement and performance management experience
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Experience implementing organizational and clinical change initiatives

Why Join Baylor Scott & White Health?
Join a nationally recognized healthcare system where you can advance your nursing leadership career while helping shape the future of transplant care. This position offers the opportunity to lead a highly specialized Heart Transplant Program, collaborate with top clinical professionals, and make a lasting impact on patients' lives throughout their transplant journey.
Qualifications
Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant healthcare, nursing, or leadership experience

Required License
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) License