Organ Donation Coordinator [ICU RN or Respiratory Therapist] - 40 hours a week/ DAYS
About The Position
New England Donor Services (NEDS) is seeking an experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist to join their team. As a Donation Coordinator, you will respond on-site to organ donor referrals to provide clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery. You will blend high-level clinical and people skills to educate hospital staff on the donation process, work with donor families to obtain consent for donation, and collaborate with multiple surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation. Success in this role requires a self-assured professional with keen clinical assessment skills, the ability to be flexible, and to remain calm and effective in highly charged and clinically complex situations. The next Donation Academy Orientation class is scheduled for January 2027.
Requirements
- ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist experience
- Valid driver's license and insurance
- Reliable transportation
- Critical thinking skills
- Keen clinical assessment skills
- Compassion
- Conflict resolution skills
- Able to sit, stand or bend for extended periods of time
- Great work ethic
- Forward thinking
- Must maintain the requirements of an “eligible driver” including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and required minimum personal automobile insurance per NEDS automobile policy.
- Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees who work in a clinical or healthcare environment outside of NEDS facilities.
Nice To Haves
- Critical care or trauma experience with medical/clinical credentials including experience managing complicated clinical events
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- CPTC Certification a plus
- Lives within an hour of New Haven, CT
Responsibilities
- Respond on-site to organ donor referrals
- Provide clinical expertise in donor evaluation, donor management, organ allocation, and organ recovery
- Educate hospital staff on the donation process
- Work with donor families to obtain consent for donation
- Work with multiple surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation
Benefits
- Generous paid time-off program
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health insurance coverage
- 2x Annual Salary Life Insurance
- Fertility Benefits
- Inclusive Healthcare Programs
- Flex Spending Account Options
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Organizational Contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
- Working Advantage discounts Program
- Personal career and skill development opportunities
- Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk
- Community Volunteering opportunities
- Organization-wide team-building outings
- BCBS Health and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
