DONOR NET COORDINATOR - ABDOMINAL TRANSPLANT ADMIN

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is REMOTE.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: Shift 2

Shift Details: 12 hour shifts rotation between night and weekends Holidays : yes Weekends : yes


Job Summary:

The coordinator has responsibility for taking deceased donor organ offers for the solid organ transplant programs at Froedtert and the Abdominal Transplant Program at Children's Hospital when organs become available to transplant candidates. Provides 24/7 coverage (rotating schedule) for organ offers. The coordinator facilitates acceptance/refusal of donor organs for transplant and coordinates the organ recovery with the transplant surgeons, OPO, as well as communicates with patients receiving the transplant. This includes patient and family education, as well as appropriate documentation to comply with regulatory standards. The coordinator must provide and maintain a safe environment for the recipient by complying with regulatory requirements and standards set forth by the United Network for Organ Sharing, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, and other regulatory agencies. Must maintain composure and professional communication in all interactions with surgeons, potential recipients, Organ Procurement Organization staff, donor hospital staff and Froedtert Operating Room staff. The incumbent can work from home. A high degree of independence is expected in coordinating the acceptance of offers and executing complex logistical support operations for organ recovery using critical thinking skill to trouble shoot obstacles that may come up. Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

Minimum of five years healthcare experience is required. Prior OPO experience or prior donor net coordinator experience is encouraged.


EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of a program at an Accredited School of Nursing is required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of a program at an accredited School of Nursing is required.


SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Interpersonal skill necessary to navigate and identify potential problems and develop pro- active solutions in conjunction with the transplant team during the organ offer process. Knowledge of United Network of Organ Sharing ("UNOS") allocation policies preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).


Compensation, Benefits & Perks at Froedtert Health

Pay is expected to be between: (expressed as hourly) $34.00- $52.70. Final compensation is based on experience and will be discussed with you by the recruiter during the interview process.

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, View email address on click.appcast.io, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.


We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.