Registered Nurse Transplant Organ Recovery Organ Perfusion

Intermountain Health

7d • $41 - $62 • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Clinical Expanded Role will serve as a service line specialist, focusing on one area of expertise within a specific hospital or care site department. This role is responsible for identifying, coordinating, and evaluating projects and assignments related to their specialty. The RN Clinical Expanded Role provides clinical expertise, consultation, education, and research to their designated area, acting as a change agent by accepting and facilitating change. The incumbent is proactive and assumes a clinical leadership position.
The Intermountain Health Organ Procurement and Perfusion (IHOPP) Nurse is considered a highly trained specialist with an expanded role within the realm of Transplant Surgery & performs various duties as a member of the IHOPP team to ensure safe, high-quality care and case support to the Intermountain Transplant Program as it relates to Organ Recovery and Organ Perfusion. This position functions under the supervision of a Nursing Supervisor over organ procurement and perfusion and reports to the Transplant Program within Intermountain Health. It is the responsibility and expectation of the IHOPP Nurse to perform certain aspects, as trained, of Organ Recovery in the Operating Room, and the post-operative machine preservation of organs deemed suitable for Transplant. The IHOPP Nurse sets up, prepares, calibrates, potentially cannulates, monitors, observes, tests, and provides medication to the organ and its associated preservation machine based upon test results as appropriate and according to established guidelines and protocols in order to maximize organ health and benefit to the recipient in collaboration with the Recovering Transplant Surgeon.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Healthcare Providers
• Unit specific certification as required (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
• (Applicants must either have required additional certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALs, NRP) upon hire or must obtain them within a specified timeframe determined by service line and department guidelines.)
• One year of clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in assigned clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide nursing staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Education must be obtained from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
• Previous leadership experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update on 4/27/2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Nice To Haves

• Verify existing, or obtain CTP certification related to the field of transplantation
• Complete within 1 year of hire and maintain certification
• 1 year or more of OR experience

Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in specialty areas; participates in clinical programs and policy development; supports standardization of care protocols.
• Educate and mentor nursing staff and other healthcare professionals on best practices and new developments in the specialty area. Uses research to improve nursing practice and develop care standards.
• Represents department on committees and works with healthcare team to coordinate and optimize patient care. Acts as consultant and liaison to healthcare team, patients, families, and community.
• Promote and integrate evidence-based practices into clinical care, staying current with the latest research and advancements in specialty area.
• Directs and coordinates care team; provides or delegates care according to plan and licensure guidelines; manages time, supplies, and resources.
• Promotes nursing profession; integrates legal and ethical standards; practices within scope of licensure, complies with regulatory standards and documentation requirements.
• Uses assessment data and critical thinking to develop individualized care plans; involves patients, families, and team members.
• Reviews patient response to interventions; revises care plans as needed based on goal achievement and satisfaction.
• Perform certain aspects, as trained, of Organ Recovery in the Operating Room, and the post-operative machine preservation of organs deemed suitable for Transplant.
• Sets up, prepares, calibrates, potentially cannulates, monitors, observes, tests, and provides medication to the organ and its associated preservation machine based upon test results as appropriate and according to established guidelines and protocols in order to maximize organ health and benefit to the recipient in collaboration with the Recovering Transplant Surgeon.

Benefits

• generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior