ICU RN: Organ Recovery Coordinator

Tennessee Donor Services; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick time

Health insurance

403(b) plan

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Insurance discounts

Cell phone stipend

Meal per diems

Job summary

Tennessee Donor Services is seeking a dynamic RN with ICU/critical care background to join our Knoxville team as an Organ Recovery Coordinator. Using your nursing experience, you will oversee donor suitability, coordinate organ placement with transplant programs, and support surgical recovery and logistics to facilitate safe, timely transplants.

You will work with hospital staff and surgeons, ensuring compliant documentation in EMR, and provide compassionate support to donor families.

Qualifications

• RN with ICU/critical care experience.
• Ability to obtain hospital badge and EMR access.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patient suitability for organ donation by reviewing medical records and consultation with medical staff.
• Coordinates organ placement and allocation with transplant programs and surgeons.
• Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery of organs and peri-operative management – including logistics such as arranging transportation, ensuring surgical packaging, and preparing lab specimens for shipment.
• Provides support to donor families and conducts medical/social history interviews.
• Updates donor information into electronic medical record.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Critical care

ICU experience

Organ donation coordination

Autonomous work style

Education

RN License

Job description

Tennessee Donor Services is seeking a dynamic RN with ICU/critical care background to join our Knoxville team as an Organ Recovery Coordinator. Using your nursing experience, you will oversee donor suitability, coordinate organ placement with transplant programs, and support surgical recovery and logistics to facilitate safe, timely transplants.

You will work with hospital staff and surgeons, ensuring compliant documentation in EMR, and provide compassionate support to donor families.