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

New England Donor Services•Boston, MA

11d•$50 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

New England Donor Services (NEDS) is hiring an experienced ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist 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 clinical and interpersonal skills to educate hospital staff about donation, work with donor families to obtain consent, and coordinate with surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation. Success requires strong clinical assessment, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and effective in emotionally charged, clinically complex situations. New hires attend a company-wide, week-long on-site orientation in Waltham, Massachusetts, followed by specialized organ donation training. The Donation Academy includes three days per week in the Waltham office for the first three weeks, generally Tuesday through Thursday on day shift, with additional office training during orientation. After classroom training, new hires participate in a mix of 16-hour day and 12-hour night on-call shifts, averaging 14 shifts per four-week schedule, plus training and meetings. Once independent, the schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., three shifts per week on a four-week schedule, up to 40 hours per week, plus training and meetings. The position involves significant travel in a personal vehicle to NEDS headquarters in Waltham and hospitals throughout New England. Mileage and other reimbursements are available. Candidates must meet NEDS eligible-driver requirements, including minimum age, acceptable driving record, and required personal automobile insurance. The next cohort is scheduled to start January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Clinical credentials and experience as an ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist.
Three to five years of clinical or critical care experience.
Experience managing complicated clinical events.
Strong critical-thinking and clinical-assessment skills.
Compassion and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to be flexible and remain calm and effective in highly charged, clinically complex situations.
Ability to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
Valid driver's license, personal automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation.
Must be at least 21 years old, maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record, and meet NEDS minimum personal automobile insurance requirements.
Annual influenza vaccination is required for employees who work in a clinical or healthcare environment outside NEDS facilities.
Must be able to travel extensively throughout New England.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
CPTC certification.
Living within an hour of Boston, Massachusetts.

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.
Work with surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation.
Travel to NEDS headquarters and hospitals throughout New England to perform job duties.