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

New England Donor Services•Hartford, CT

18h•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 serve 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 collaborate with surgical teams and critical care staff to optimize organs for transplantation. Success requires sound clinical assessment, flexibility, and the ability to remain calm and effective in highly charged, clinically complex situations. The role includes an initial company orientation in Waltham, Massachusetts, followed by a specialized Donation Academy. The academy includes three days per week of classroom training in Waltham during the first three weeks, generally Tuesday through Thursday on a day shift, plus additional training throughout the orientation program. After classroom training, new hires participate in 16-hour on-call day shifts. Once working independently, the schedule is three 16-hour on-call day shifts per week, from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, on a four-week schedule, plus trainings and meetings. Significant travel throughout New England using a personal vehicle is expected; mileage and other reimbursements are available. The next cohort is scheduled to start January 4, 2027.

Requirements

Experience as an ICU RN, Critical Care RN, Trauma Nurse, or Critical Care Respiratory Therapist; critical care or trauma experience is optimal.
Three to five years of clinical or critical care experience.
Experience managing complicated clinical events.
Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, reliable transportation, and ability to travel extensively throughout New England using a personal vehicle.
Meet NEDS eligible-driver requirements, including being at least 21 years old, maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record, and carrying the minimum personal automobile insurance required by NEDS policy.
Critical thinking and keen clinical assessment skills.
Compassion and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
Strong work ethic and forward-thinking approach.
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 preferred.

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 Waltham headquarters and hospitals throughout New England using a personal vehicle.
Participate in required orientation, Donation Academy training, trainings, and meetings.

Benefits

Generous paid time-off program.
Health, dental, vision, and mental health insurance coverage.
Life insurance equal to two times annual salary.
Fertility benefits.
Inclusive healthcare programs.
Flexible spending account options.
403(b) retirement plan with organizational contributions.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
Pet insurance.
Working Advantage discounts.
Personal career and skill development opportunities.
Corporate-sponsored events, community volunteering opportunities, and organization-wide team-building outings.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Mileage and other travel reimbursements are available.