Critical Care Registered Nurse (Clinical Coordinator)

Live On Nebraska•Omaha, NE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Critical Care Registered Nurse (Clinical Coordinator) Join our mission and help give the most precious gift of all...life! Imagine starting each day knowing your work directly contributes to saving and enhancing lives. At Live On Nebraska, every day is an opportunity to make a difference for donor families and individuals waiting for a transplant. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Clinical Coordinator to join our Clinical Services team, where your expertise will play a crucial role in the organ donation process.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist (RT), and EMT, or prior clinical experience in an OPO.
Critical care or emergency care experience required.
ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications (or ability to obtain).
Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational, critical thinking, and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Receive and evaluate organ donor referrals from across Nebraska.
Conduct initial phone screenings with hospital personnel to assess donor potential.
Perform on-site assessments to determine donor suitability, educating hospital staff on organ donation procedures.
Collaborate with hospital staff to manage medical care that supports organ donation, from referral through authorization.
Coordinate and oversee diagnostic procedures such as EKG, Echo, and CT scans.
Ensure all documentation is thorough and compliant with regulatory standards, managing it in the internal EMR system.
Lead allocation huddles, ensuring clear communication among the team.
Coordinate logistics for surgeon travel, including airport transfers and on-site support.
Supervise the collection and labeling of blood samples, maintaining meticulous records throughout the pre-recovery phase.
Oversee the recovery process, ensuring all organs are accurately documented and prepared for transport.
Conduct post-recovery debriefings with the team to discuss outcomes and plan future steps.
Ensure surgeons sign off on all recovered organs and that all necessary documentation is complete and accurate.
Participate in daily briefings to update on patient and family status and strategize communication with families.
Perform daily diagnostic tests to assess organ suitability for transplantation, reporting findings to the medical director and on-call organ associate.
Stay current with all test results and culture updates to ensure the latest information is available for decision-making.
Keep precise records for billing and documentation purposes, starting from the declaration of brain death.