Donate Life Services Coordinator

Nebraska Medicine•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Provide the clinical aspect of the procurement of organs for transplantation and research for the organization's heart, lung, liver, intestine, kidney, and pancreas programs and external organ procurement organizations (OPO) in a fiscally responsible manner. Review organ offers with transplant surgeons and/or physicians to determine transplant suitability for designated transplant candidate, coordinate all aspects of organ procurement and preservation, and transport organs to the organization in a safe and efficient manner to meet all organization and regulatory requirements. Assist in promotion and education of clinical staff and general population about the need for organ and tissue donation and its use in transplantation. Requires call coverage since department provides 24 hour call coverage accountability, seven days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing, medical lab science, clinical or related degree required.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience required.
Effective communication skills required.
Ability to demonstrate initiative, teamwork and flexibility required.
Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities required.
Current valid motor vehicle operator license required
If incumbent holds a BSN, currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.

Nice To Haves

Critical care experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
Knowledge of organ procurement, transplantation, public speaking, and familiarity with various computer programs such as excel, word, internet and email preferred.
Professional healthcare license preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide the clinical aspect of the procurement of organs for transplantation and research for the organization's heart, lung, liver, intestine, kidney, and pancreas programs and external organ procurement organizations (OPO) in a fiscally responsible manner.
Review organ offers with transplant surgeons and/or physicians to determine transplant suitability for designated transplant candidate
Coordinate all aspects of organ procurement and preservation
Transport organs to the organization in a safe and efficient manner to meet all organization and regulatory requirements.
Assist in promotion and education of clinical staff and general population about the need for organ and tissue donation and its use in transplantation.
Requires call coverage since department provides 24 hour call coverage accountability, seven days a week.