Critical Care RN - Organ Recovery Coordinator - Springfield, IL

$84,989 - $91,998/Yr

Gift Of Hope - Grandview, IL

Full-time

Grandview, IL

About the position

The Organ Recovery Coordinator (ORC) is responsible for coordinating the evaluation, authorization, medical management, surgical recovery, and distribution of organs from deceased donors for transplantation or research. This role involves collaboration with various departments and transplant teams to ensure the effective recovery of organs and tissues, while adhering to the mission and values of Gift of Hope.

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in healthcare related field (i.e. RN, RT, or other) with a minimum of 1 year experience in a critical care setting.
• Experience in the delivery of critical care medicine.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with families of potential donors.
• Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
• Ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to potential donor families and external partners.
• Ability to develop and maintain proficiency with ICU/OR equipment.
• Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's prepared critical care nurse preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation range from $40.86 - $44.23 per hour plus night shift differential.