Critical Care RN - Organ Recovery Coordinator

Join us in our mission to save lives

Discover an exciting career in organ and tissue donation that offers you the chance to make a real impact. Be a part of a dedicated team committed to saving lives every day. Gift of Hope's Organ Recovery Coordinators are Critical Care professionals that coordinate the evaluation, authorization, medical management, surgical recovery and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors.

• Advance Gift of Hope’s mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Work 12 hour night shift (7PM-7AM)
• Conduct evaluations of potential organ and tissue donors through review of hospital records to determine medical eligibility/suitability
• Document required clinical information in a clear and concise manner
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to facilitate the donation process
• Communicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and support
• Obtain and document authorization for organ and tissue donation
• Coordinate the clinical management of deceased organ donors
• Identify, document and communicate required clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administrators
• Coordinate medical management of potential donors with anesthesia staff to ensure appropriate hemodynamic status while in the OR
• Coordinate the surgical recovery and distribution of deceased donor organs for transplantation or research
• Package and label organs for transplantation or research
• Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
• Participate in training and mentoring new ORC staff and associated department staff as assigned

Education and Training Required

• Associate's Degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in a critical care setting. Bachelor's prepared critical care nurse preferred.
• Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management dependent on aligned job experience

Experience and Skills Required

• Experience in the delivery of critical care medicine
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with families of potential donors to present the option of organ and tissue donation
• Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation
• Ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to potential donor families and external partners
• Ability to develop and maintain proficiency with ICU/OR equipment
• Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to coordinate the activities of self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to work outside normal business hours
• Ability to drive personal auto to work assignments within the donor service area (Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance.)
• Ability to work 12-hour on call shifts
• Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned
• Ability to function in an office environment and all hospital clinical practice areas
• Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop and kneel to perform job functions
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cart
• Fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required
• Ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation and clinical purposes
• Ability to see, hear, speak and communicate effectively
• Ability to use personal cell phone for business purposes