About The Position

New England Donor Services (NEDS) is an organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation, recognized as one of the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. NEDS coordinates organ and tissue donation across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, eastern Vermont, and Bermuda, serving nearly 15 million people and screening approximately 55,000 potential donor referrals annually. As one of the largest of the 55 Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) in the nation, NEDS works with over 200 hospitals and employs 398 clinical and non-clinical staff. The organization's vision is to lead in developing and implementing strategies to increase life-saving and life-enhancing gifts through effective relationships with clinical partners, donor families, and communities. NEDS is seeking an experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, 36-hours-a-week, night-shift hybrid position. The role involves responding on-site to organ donor referrals, providing clinical expertise in donor evaluation, management, organ allocation, and recovery. This position requires a blend of high-level clinical and people skills to educate hospital staff, obtain consent from donor families, and collaborate with surgical and critical care teams to optimize organs for transplantation. Success in this role demands a self-assured professional with keen clinical assessment skills, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and effective in highly charged and clinically complex situations. The next New Hire Donation Academy Orientation class is scheduled for September 2026.

Requirements

  • Experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
  • Critical care or trauma experience with medical/clinical credentials
  • Experience managing complicated clinical events
  • Valid driver’s license and insurance
  • Reliable transportation
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Keen clinical assessment skills
  • Compassionate
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Able to sit, stand or bend for extended period of time
  • Great work ethic
  • Forward thinking
  • Ability to travel by personal vehicle to Waltham Headquarters and various hospitals throughout New England
  • 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
  • 3-5 years clinical experience/critical care experience
  • Vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • CPTC Certification a plus
  • Lives within an hour of Brockton, MA

Responsibilities

  • Respond on-site to organ donor referrals
  • Provide clinical expertise in donor evaluation
  • Provide clinical expertise in donor management
  • Provide clinical expertise in organ allocation
  • Provide clinical expertise in 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
  • Participation in Corporate sponsored events like the annual Blue & Green Walk, Community Volunteering opportunities, Organization-wide team-building outings
  • Competitive salaries
  • Healthcare Reimbursement Account
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

Associate degree

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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