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About The Position

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years critical care experience in either Medical, Surgical Trauma, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiac, Pediatric or ER
• Two (2) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Valid RN License – Active RN License and be in good standing with the issue state board of nursing. Must be maintained throughout tenure in position

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Four (4) years critical care experience in either Medical, Surgical Trauma, Thoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiac, Pediatric or ER
• Four (4) years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator Certification
• Knowledge of procedures and services related to grief/family counseling and or bereavement preferred
• Proficient in MS Office: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Suite.; experience in medical compliance and data sharing preferred
• Able to perform tasks thoroughly and with care; checks work to ensure high degree of accuracy/completeness and early/on-time delivery
• Ability to work independently with in-depth working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology and ability to communicate this to others
• Ability to effectively collaborative verbally and in writing; building relationships with all professionals at different levels within and outside the organization. Presentation experience speaking with various types of audiences preferred.
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment; able to prioritize multiple, competing time-sensitive projects and/or priorities and manage time/workload; ability to identify task/project interdependences and potential risks/pitfalls
• Ability to make decisions independently regarding medical management of organ donors, staff triage, logistical arrangements and organ allocation
• Requires thinking through and solving problems step by step; often as to look beyond the obvious solution to a problem
• Ability to be collaborative and work as part of a team to resolve issues, complete tasks and meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Participates in critical care medical rounds.
• Participates in donation committee meetings.
• Provides real time education.
• Works alongside hospital development in the education of staff, review, and preparation of hospital organ donation policies.
• Identifies areas for improvement and innovation.
• Evaluates referrals for organ and tissue donor suitability based on LNH, OPTN/UNOS, AOPO and CDC guidelines/recommendations and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensures that donated organs are allocated in an efficient and timely manner in accordance with LNH and OPTN/UNOS policies.
• Ensures organs and tissue will be recovered to maximize utilization in accordance with LNH and OPTN/UNOS policies.
• Responsible for all aspects of donor evaluation and physiologically management including review of medical and social history; assessment of hemodynamic stability and implementation of strategies to optimize organ function prior to recovery.
• The coordinator must be knowledgeable of the pathophysiological sequela of brain death.
• Identifies organ and tissue-specific and behavioral risk factors utilizing all available resources.
• Preserves organs and tissue according to LNH and national standards to ensure maximum viability for transplantation.
• Ensures that the legal next-of-kin (NOK) is provided with the option of organ and tissue donation in a sensitive and compassionate manner.
• Responsible for the complete logistical coordination of all cases between LifeNet Health and transplant centers providing effective communication and leadership with coworkers, physicians, and hospital staff throughout the donation process.
• Maintains a permanent record of the organ and tissue donation in accordance with accepted confidentiality standards.
• Complete the donor EMR record in a timely and accurate manner according to LNH Standard Operating Procedures.
• Provides work direction, coaching, and mentoring in clinical competencies and serves as Preceptor for new staff.
• Role models advanced proactive professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Profit Sharing Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Corporate Sponsored Events
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career & Leadership Development
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)