RN – Organ Procurement Coordinator

UW Health•Madison, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an exceptional Organ Procurement team. UW Organ and Tissue Donation is one of the highest performing Organ Procurement Organizations in the United States. We are seeking an Organ Procurement Coordinator. This role involves Critical Care Donor Management, joining an innovative critical care clinical team that supports the medical management of organ donor patients of all ages to save as many lives as possible through transplantation. It also includes Coordination of Organ Placement to maximize organ utilization by applying donor management strategies that optimize the donor’s organs and find recipients of their life-saving gifts across the country. The role also entails End-of-Life and Compassionate Care, providing compassionate care to donor families at the end of their loved ones’ lives by monitoring, evaluating, and supporting the placement of life-saving gifts. Additionally, it involves Hospital Relationships and Donation Culture, collaborating with and providing education to hospital staff to positively impact the donation culture throughout UW Organ and Tissue Donation’s service area. Finally, it includes Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practices, working on a clinical team that always looks to improve processes and apply advanced practice techniques while ensuring excellence in care and meeting regulatory standards.

Requirements

Graduate of school of nursing Required or Bachelor's Degree in healthcare related field Required
6 months of clinical experience with surgical, critical care, emergency services or O.R. expertise Required
Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin or may practice under a compact license per state regulations Upon Hire Required
3 years of relevant Organ Procurement Coordinator Agency work Required
BLS certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Critical care experience in pediatric, neurosurgery ICU, trauma or medical ICU, with leadership as charge nurse, or resource nurse and experience with caring for donor patients and families Preferred
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) Preferred

Responsibilities

Critical Care Donor Management: Join an innovative critical care clinical team that supports the medical management of organ donor patients of all ages to save as many lives as possible through transplantation.
Coordination of Organ Placement: Maximize organ utilization by applying donor management strategies that optimize the donor’s organs and find recipients of their life-saving gifts across the country.
End-of-Life and Compassionate Care: Provide compassionate care to donor families at the end of their loved ones’ lives by monitoring, evaluating, and supporting the placement of life-saving gifts.
Hospital Relationships and Donation Culture: Collaborate with and provide education to hospital staff to positively impact the donation culture throughout UW Organ and Tissue Donation’s service area.
Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practices: Work on a clinical team that always looks to improve processes and apply advanced practice techniques while ensuring excellence in care and meeting regulatory standards.

Benefits

health and dental insurance
paid time off
retirement plans
two-week paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.