Director of Organ Recovery

LifeShare Network, Inc. • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeShare is seeking a Director of Organ Recovery to lead and inspire a high-performing clinical team dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ donation. This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise, operational leadership, and strategic vision to shape the future of organ recovery across Oklahoma. LifeShare is Oklahoma's federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), serving as the bridge between donation and transplantation. Every day, our team works alongside hospitals, donor families, and transplant centers to provide hope and second chances through the gift of life. At LifeShare, you'll join a mission-driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and compassionate service. As the Director of Organ Recovery, you will provide leadership and oversight for all clinical aspects of organ recovery operations. You'll guide a talented team of professionals while ensuring excellence in donor evaluation, donor management, organ recovery, preservation, and transplantation coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health-related field, or equivalent RN experience
• Minimum of 5 years of combined organ recovery and/or transplant experience
• Strong knowledge of organ procurement, donor management, and organ preservation
• Three to five years of progressive healthcare leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading teams, improving processes, and driving operational results
• CPTC certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Critical care and donor management experience
• Experience with strategic planning and organizational leadership
• Experience implementing process improvement initiatives in a healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop Organ Recovery staff to achieve operational excellence
• Drive strategies that increase organ recovery and transplantation opportunities
• Ensure compliance with OPTN, CMS, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for donor management, organ recovery, and organ preservation
• Partner with physicians, transplant centers, and hospital stakeholders to promote best practices
• Oversee departmental budgeting, staffing, training, and competency programs
• Support innovation in organ preservation technologies and emerging recovery practices
• Monitor and report key performance metrics to organizational leadership and advisory committees
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 10% employer-funded retirement contribution
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Mission-focused work with a direct impact on lives saved
• Collaborative leadership team committed to excellence
• The opportunity to influence strategy, innovation, and future growth within organ donation and transplantation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director