Night Shift Critical Care Nurse: Organ Donation Coordinator

Gift of Hope; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,330,000 - 128,113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning & Development

Cell Phone & Internet Stipend

Parental Leave

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Critical Incident Stress Consultants (

Job summary

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is seeking a night-shift referral coordinator in Chicago. The role manages daily referral activity, assesses donor suitability, and collaborates with clinical and hospital resources to ensure timely responses and successful donor outcomes.

The position includes a 12-hour night shift with alternating weekends. Compensation ranges from $39.90 to $44.71 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance,

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in Allied Health or graduate RN providing patient care in an acute care setting.
• Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience.

Responsibilities

• Triage organ referrals, obtain clinical information to determine medical suitability and organ viability.
• Create case plans for organ referrals and coordinate with onsite staff.
• Support staff through the referral process and provide education about donation.
• Coordinate onsite staff for organ donors and referral activity.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and communicate essential information to Gift of Hope staff and transplant centers.
• Facilitate testing and services as directed by the Medical Director.
• Provide information to ME/Coroner to obtain donation release.
• Communicate with families of potential donors to provide information and support.
• Obtain and document authorization of organ and tissue donation.
• Perform physical assessment of potential donors.
• Coordinate medical management of DCD donors with hospital teams.
• Participate in QA activities and required training.

Skills

Compassionate

Accountability

Communication

Independent

Empathetic

Computer skills

Education

Allied Health experience / RN background

Job description

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is seeking a night-shift referral coordinator in Chicago. The role manages daily referral activity, assesses donor suitability, and collaborates with clinical and hospital resources to ensure timely responses and successful donor outcomes.

The position includes a 12-hour night shift with alternating weekends. Compensation ranges from $39.90 to $44.71 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance,