Procurement Transplant Coordinator RN CC

The Donor Network Inc•Las Vegas, NV

20d

About The Position

The Procurement Transplant Coordinator – RN Critical Care supports the mission, goals, and strategic plan of Nevada Donor Network by providing comprehensive ICU-level care to organ donors in the Donor Care Unit (DCU). The role provides bedside care and daily patient management to promote donor stability and organ viability. It also includes organ allocation, communication with transplant centers, and coordination of recovery logistics. The coordinator serves as a primary liaison between hospital teams, NDN, and external partners, ensuring compliance with OPTN/UNOS, CMS, and AOPO standards. The coordinator also assists with donor evaluation and management at hospitals, supports organ allocation and logistics, conducts hospital education and development activities, participates in quality improvement and process development, and serves as a clinical resource for hospital and OPO staff. The position requires advanced clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a high-pressure, dynamic environment while supporting NDN’s mission to save and heal lives.

Responsibilities

Provide bedside donor care, including hygiene, repositioning, suctioning, ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, and skin integrity management.
Monitor and document vital signs, hemodynamic parameters, neurological status, ventilator settings, laboratory values, and intake and output.
Manage lines, tubes, drains, and equipment, including arterial lines, central lines, Foley catheters, and ventilators.
Administer, titrate, and monitor medications and blood products under the direction of the AOC or Medical Director.
Perform procedures within scope, including arterial line placement, laboratory draws, and specimen collection for typing and cultures.
Maintain a clean, organized DCU prepared to receive donors.
Provide compassionate, dignified care and respectful handling of donors throughout the donation process.
Implement donor management protocols, including ventilator adjustments, fluid management, and pharmacologic interventions, to maximize organ viability.
Collaborate with the AOC, Medical Director, and transplant surgeons on individualized care plans.
Identify and address metabolic, hemodynamic, and oxygenation issues using evidence-based practices.
Ensure donor stabilization meets OPTN/UNOS and NDN standards before recovery.
Prepare donors for surgery and facilitate transitions to the operating room and recovery teams.
Allocate organs in compliance with OPTN/UNOS policies and match runs.
Coordinate with transplant centers and surgeons regarding timely, accurate organ offers and acceptances.
Maintain accurate data in UNet, iTransplant, and other tracking systems, and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
Ensure proper collection, labeling, and transport of tissue-typing and crossmatch specimens.
Coordinate transportation logistics for organs, surgical teams, and recovery equipment.
Confirm documentation and consents are complete and compliant before organ recovery.
Respond on-site to potential donor referrals to assist with clinical evaluation and provide support.
Provide ICU-level expertise to hospital teams managing potential donors.
Participate in hospital rounds to build relationships, identify barriers, and promote donation culture.
Educate and train hospital staff on donor identification, management, and referral processes.
Assist with onboarding and training PTC III staff in required DCU skills.
Conduct after-action reviews and case debriefs to support continuous improvement.
Support hospital development initiatives and collaboration across departments and facilities.
Assist with data collection, quality initiatives, and research efforts.
Follow NDN, CMS, OPTN/UNOS, and AOPO policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of donor, recipient, and organizational data.
Complete donor records, regulatory documentation, and data entry accurately.
Participate in audits, case reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.
Stay current with national policies, guidelines, and best practices.
Comply with Nevada Donor Network’s Motor Vehicle Driving Policy and Driver Safety policy PC.334.