RN - Organ Procurement Coordinator

UW Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join an exceptional Organ Procurement team at UW Health, one of the highest performing Organ Procurement Organizations in the United States for over 50 years. This role involves providing clinical management of organ donor patients, guiding families through the donation process with empathy and respect, and applying advanced critical care strategies to optimize organ function. The coordinator will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, transplant centers, and healthcare partners to ensure timely organ recovery and placement. Additionally, the role includes promoting donation awareness, supporting a positive donation culture through education and outreach, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of school of nursing
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin or may practice under a compact license per state regulations Upon Hire
• BLS certification Upon Hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire
• 6 months of clinical experience with surgical, critical care, emergency services or O.R. expertise

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 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
• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical management of organ donor patients across all age groups
• Honor donor wishes while guiding families through the donation process with empathy and respect
• Apply advanced critical care strategies to optimize organ function and maximize transplant opportunities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams throughout the donor management process
• Coordinate with transplant centers and healthcare partners to ensure timely and effective organ recovery and placement
• Promote donation awareness and support a positive donation culture through education and outreach
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice development

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level