Critical Care RN - Organ Recovery Coordinator - Chicago Area

Overview

Coordinates the evaluation, authorization, medical management, surgical recovery and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors; works with other departments and hospital or transplant teams to facilitate the recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation or research.

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope’s mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Work 12 hour night shift (7PM-7AM)
• Demonstrate support for our mission through annual participation in a donor family event
• Conduct evaluations of potential organ and tissue donors through review of hospital records to determine medical eligibility/suitability
• Document required clinical information in a clear and concise manner
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to facilitate the donation process
• Communicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and support
• Obtain and document authorization for organ and tissue donation
• Cooky the clinical management of deceased organ donors
• Identify, document and communicate required clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administrators
• Cooky the surgical recovery and distribution of deceased donor organs for transplantation or research
• Pack and label organs for transplantation or research, according to policy
• Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
• Participate in training and mentoring new ORC staff and associated department staff as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education and Training Required: Associate's Degree in healthcare related field (i.e. RN, RT, or other) with a minimum of 1 year work experience in a critical care setting. Bachelor's prepared critical care nurse preferred.
• Experience And Skills Required: Experience in the delivery of critical care medicine; Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with families of potential donors to present the option of organ and tissue donation; Ability to achieve and maintain competency in clinical and technical skills required to facilitate organ and tissue donation and transplantation; Ability to communicate the organ/tissue donation process to potential donor families and external partners; Ability to develop and maintain proficiency with ICU/OR equipment; Ability to function effectively with minimal supervision; Ability to coordinate the activities of self and others in an environment where priorities change quickly; Basic computer skills
• Physical Demands: Ability to work outside normal business hours 12-hour shifts including day shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned; shifts extending beyond 12-hours occasionally when responsibilities warrant; Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned; Ability to move donor from cart to bed with assistance; Ability to stand, bend, stoop and kneel to perform job functions; Ability to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cart; Fine motor skills to perform essential clinical and technical skills required; Ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and medical equipment and related software for communication, documentation and clinical purposes; Ability to see, hear, speak and communicate effectively; Ability to use personal cell phone for business purposes
• Work Environment: Office environment; Hospital clinical environment, including all clinical practice and patient care areas; 12-hour on call shifts; Access to reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations in one day within Illinois and northwest Indiana. (Must have valid driver's license and auto insurance if driving personal automobile.); Travel by car and occasionally by plane to hospitals and other meeting locations within Gift of Hope’s service area; Occasional travel outside the service area by car or plane to assigned conferences or meetings; Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours