Organ Recovery Coordinator - Critical Care RN - Tri-Cities

DCI Donor Services, Inc.; Gray (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Sick Time

Medical Plans PPO/HDHP

Dental and Vision

403(b) plan

Life Insurance

AD&D

Long-term disability

Wellness Program

Supplemental insurance

Discounts on insurance

Cell phone stipend

Meal Per Diems

Job summary

DCI Donor Services, Inc. in Gray, TN seeks an Organ Recovery Coordinator (RN) with ICU/critical care experience to facilitate organ donation processes in the Tri-Cities area.

You will collaborate with clinical teams and surgeons to assess organ suitability and coordinate surgical recovery and logistics. This full-time role requires independent judgement, strong teamwork and communication, a valid RN license, and a drive to support donor families.

Qualifications

• Two plus years prior experience in a critical care setting.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and multitask.
• Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Registered Nursing (RN) License.
• Valid Driver's License with the ability to pass MVR.
• The ability to creatively approach marketing and outreach.

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 medial/social history interviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical care experience

Independent judgement

Multitasking

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Conflict management

RN License

Driver's License

Marketing & outreach

Job description

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Organ Recovery Coordinator - Critical Care RN - Tri-Cities

Regular Full-Time Professional Recruiting - Tricities, Gray, TN, US

Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at TDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation, and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! We want people to join our team in the role of the Organ Recovery Coordinator with previous experience as a registered nurse (RN) in an ICU or critical care setting. This position will facilitate all aspects of making organ donation happen in the Tri-Cities area.

What is an Organ Recovery Coordinator?

Using their nursing background, Organ Recovery Coordinators (ORCs) oversee the process of procuring the gift of organ donation. In collaboration with the clinical team, ORCs assess the compatibility of organs for recipients, and expedite the surgical and technical processes to package and transfer the organs for transplant quickly and safely. They work alongside hospital personnel and surgeons to facilitate the lifesaving gift of organ transplantation.

If you want to utilize your critical care skills with a higher level of autonomy and provide a lifeline to those waiting for an organ transplant, this is the job for you!

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

Tennessee Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of Tennessee – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services and Tennessee Donor Services with operations in the states of California, New Mexico, and Tennessee. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

• 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 medial/social history interviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Call Requirement:

You will be required to take a minimum of (14) 12-hour call shifts every 4 weeks with day and night shifts alternating monthly.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Two plus years prior experience in a critical care setting.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and multitask.
• Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Registered Nursing (RN) License
• Valid Driver?s License with the ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements
• The ability to creatively approach marketing and outreach.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Meal Per Diems when actively on cases

New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 48 hours from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

As a condition of employment, you must be able to obtain Hospital Badge and EMR Access from all of the DCI Donor Services Hospital partners.