Organ Donation Coordinator [ICU RN or Respiratory Therapist] - 40 hours a week/ DAYS

New England Donor Services•Hartford, CT

1d•$50 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

New England Donor Services is seeking an experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist to work as an Organ Donation Coordinator. The coordinator responds on-site to organ donor referrals and provides clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery. The role combines advanced clinical and interpersonal skills to educate hospital staff about donation, work with donor families to obtain consent, and collaborate with surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation. Success requires strong clinical assessment, flexibility, composure, and effectiveness in highly charged and clinically complex situations. New hires complete a company-wide, weeklong onsite orientation in Waltham, Massachusetts, followed by specialized organ donation training. The New Hire Donation Academy includes three days per week in the Waltham office during the first three weeks, generally Tuesday through Thursday on a day shift, plus additional training in Waltham throughout the orientation program. After classroom training, new hires participate in 16-hour day on-call shifts. In the independent role, the schedule consists of 16-hour on-call day shifts from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, three shifts per week on a four-week schedule, plus training and meetings. Significant travel throughout New England using a personal vehicle is expected; mileage and other reimbursements are available. The position requires travel to the Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, automobile insurance, reliable personal transportation, and meet NEDS requirements for an eligible driver. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record, and carry the required minimum personal automobile insurance. Employees working in clinical or healthcare environments outside NEDS facilities must receive an annual influenza vaccination. The listed compensation is $50.00–$52.00 per hour.

Requirements

Experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist; optimal candidates have critical care or trauma experience and clinical credentials.
Three to five years of clinical or critical care experience.
Critical thinking and keen clinical assessment skills.
Compassion and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to remain flexible, calm, and effective in highly charged and clinically complex situations.
Ability to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance, reliable personal transportation, and willingness to drive extensively throughout New England.
Must be at least 21 years old, maintain an acceptable motor vehicle record, and meet NEDS minimum personal automobile insurance requirements for an eligible driver.
Annual influenza vaccination for employees working in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CPTC certification is a plus.
Living within an hour of Hartford, Connecticut is ideal.

Responsibilities

Respond on-site to organ donor referrals.
Provide clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery.
Educate hospital staff about the donation process.
Work with donor families to obtain consent for donation.
Collaborate with surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation.
Travel to the Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England to perform job duties.
Participate in orientation, Donation Academy training, ongoing trainings, and meetings.