Critical Care RN- Organ Recovery Coordinator

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network seeks a dedicated coordinator to oversee evaluation, authorization, medical management, and surgical recovery of organs for transplantation or research.

The role involves collaboration with hospital teams and families to facilitate donation, obtain consent, document clinical information, and ensure proper labeling and transport of organs. Night shifts and ongoing training are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to document clinical information clearly and concisely.
• Coordination of clinical management of deceased organ donors.
• Ability to obtain and document authorization for organ donation.

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission and adhere to policies.
• Work 12-hour night shifts (7PM-7AM).
• Conduct donor evaluations through review of hospital records to determine eligibility.
• Coordinate the clinical management of deceased organ donors with anesthesia staff.
• Coordinate the surgical recovery and distribution of deceased donor organs for transplantation or research.
• Package and label organs according to policy.
• Participate in training and departmental activities.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Documentation

Medical terminology

Job description

Information, Please See https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13726077

Coordinates the evaluation, authorization, medical management, surgical recovery and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors; works with other departments and hospital or transplant teams to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation or research.

The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hopes 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 respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Work 12 hour night shift (7PM-7AM).
• Demonstrate support for our mission through annual participation in a donor family event.
• 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, according to policy.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to work outside normal business hours.
• 12-hour shifts including day shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned; shifts extending beyond 12-hours occasionally when responsibilities warrant.
• Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned.
• 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 tasks.

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.