Organ Donation Specialist - Registered Nurse/EMT Critical Care - 3rd Shift- Organ Donation

Versiti•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Versiti is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Organ Donation Specialist to coordinate the organ donation process from donor referral through organ recovery. The position combines critical care expertise with family advocacy, providing support to donor families while collaborating with hospitals, transplant centers, and recovery teams to facilitate organ donation and transplantation. The specialist evaluates medical suitability and manages donor care, coordinating screening, clinical assessment, testing, and organ allocation. The role includes communicating donor information to transplant and procurement teams, performing appropriate advanced clinical procedures, supporting donor families, and helping educate healthcare professionals and the public about organ donation. The specialist must follow applicable regulatory, compliance, and organizational requirements and contribute to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and professional development. The regular schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Training begins on day shift: the first two weeks are in the office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., followed by orientation three days per week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for approximately two months. Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required, as is work-related travel within Southeastern Wisconsin. A valid Wisconsin driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an RN, NP, PA, Critical Care Paramedic, or Human Donation Science program.
1–3 years of critical care experience required.
Hold one of the following: Wisconsin RN license or compact license; licensed Nurse Practitioner; licensed Physician Assistant; or Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C).
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and access to a vehicle or reliable transportation.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide feedback to peers.
Conflict-resolution skills and ability to communicate and collaborate during challenging and stressful situations.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills in a high-stress environment.
Ability to listen actively and respond with empathy and sensitivity.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel for work.

Responsibilities

Coordinate organ donation from screening for medical suitability through clinical assessment and medical management of donor candidates, including histocompatibility and serologic testing.
Collect and document medical data and donor medical and social history related to procurement, and communicate accurate, pertinent donor information to transplant and procurement surgeons.
Allocate organs according to prevailing OPTN organ distribution policies and coordinate recovery timing with surgical recovery teams, operating room staff, and the family.
Meet with potential donor families to offer donation, provide emotional support during and after the donation process, and obtain and complete written consent from the legal next of kin.
Perform appropriate clinical skills and procedures, such as bronchoscopies and arterial lines.
Assist Hospital Relations Liaisons with educating healthcare professionals and the public about organ donation; develop, conduct, or participate in education programs as appropriate.
Provide customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with Versiti standards and processes.
Maintain competence through job-related continuing education and contribute to Lean, continuous improvement, quality assurance, and professional development activities.
Meet applicable regulatory and compliance requirements, including those set by AOPO, OPTN, HRSA, and CMS, and comply with standard operating policies and procedures.
Demonstrate schedule flexibility, including required evening, weekend, and holiday work, and travel for work as required.
Demonstrate Versiti’s Core Values: Do Right Always, Find a Better Way, Make Results Happen, and Strengthen the Team.
Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the job classification.