Organ Recovery Coordinator - Critical Care RN - Tri-Cities
About The Position
Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Organ Recovery Coordinator to join their team and save lives. This role requires a registered nurse (RN) with previous experience in an ICU or critical care setting. The Organ Recovery Coordinator (ORC) oversees the entire organ donation process, assessing organ compatibility, expediting surgical and technical processes for packaging and transferring organs, and collaborating with hospital personnel and surgeons. This position offers a higher level of autonomy for critical care nurses to provide a lifeline to those awaiting organ transplants. Tennessee Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) and a member of the DCI Donor Services family, dedicated to ending the transplant waiting list through nationwide donation and transplantation services.
Requirements
- Two plus years prior experience in a critical care setting.
- Ability to exercise independent judgement and multitask.
- Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
- Registered Nursing (RN) License
- Valid Driver’s License with the ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements
- The ability to creatively approach marketing and outreach.
- Must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.
- Must be able to obtain Hospital Badge and EMR Access from all of the DCI Donor Services Hospital partners.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates patient suitability for organ donation by reviewing medical records and consultation with medical staff.
- Coordinates organ placement and allocation with transplant programs and surgeons.
- Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery of organs and peri-operative management – including logistics such as arranging transportation, ensuring surgical packaging, and preparing lab specimens for shipment.
- Provides support to donor families and conducts medial/social history interviews.
- Updates donor information into electronic medical record.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to 184 hours of PTO your first year
- Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
- Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 403(b) plan with matching contribution
- Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- Wellness Program
- Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
- Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
- Cell phone discounts through Verizon
- Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
- Meal Per Diems when actively on cases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
