In-house Organ Recovery Coordinator (Critical Care RNs Desired!)

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. In-house Organ Recovery Coordinator (Critical Care RNs Desired!) Regular Full-Time Professional Recruiting – Albuquerque, Albuquerque, NM, US Sierra Donor Services – New Mexico (SDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives! Our mission at SDS is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work! We want people to join our team in the role of Inhouse Recovery Coordinator with previous experience as a registered nurse (RN) in an ICU or critical care setting. Summary Function The In-house Organ Recovery Coordinator is responsible for providing support for organ donation activities within the assigned facility/facilities to maximize opportunities for organ donation. Provides consistency and promotes trust in the donation process by ensuring excellent donor evaluation, management, and organ yield. The coordinator works with potential donor families, hospital personnel and transplant hospitals to facilitate efficient recovery of organs and tissues for transplantation. Extensive on-call services and flexibility are required. Significant daily presence in assigned hospital is required. This position collaborates with medical, nursing and other departments as necessary in the planning, design, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of educational and quality assurance programs related to donation. This position assists with public education and outreach projects. Key responsibilities this position will perform include Performs daily responsibilities to meet the needs of potential donors, donor families, hospital personnel, physicians, and the OPO. Provides rapid on‑site response to referrals. Primary responsibilities occur in the assigned facility, and may include work outside the primary area when donor activity or staffing shortages require. Evaluates potential donors, assesses donor families, obtains authorization for donation, conducts medical and social history interviews, and assists families through end‑of‑life decision identification. Manages donors medically prior to recovery, directs placement of anatomical gifts, and provides transplant surgeons with necessary information for recipient determination. Coordinates and assists in the surgical recovery of organs and perioperative donor management. Coordinates organ placement and allocation with transplant programs and surgeons. Provides information to determine medical suitability of organs for recipients in accordance with regulatory guidelines such as CMS, UNOS, AOPO and company policy. Coordinates with tissue services to facilitate tissue recovery. Assists in arranging transportation for organ recovery teams. Coordinates surgical recovery, packaging, and transportation of organs for transplant or research. Possesses knowledge of pulsatile preservation and manages all lab specimens for shipment to laboratories per established policies. Supports the Hospital Development Coordinator to identify formal and informal leaders, assess their roles and influence, and determine needs. Works collaboratively with leaders to improve and promote donation, assists in policy and procedure development, and functions as an expert clinical resource for the hospital regarding organ and tissue donation. Participates in decision‑making programs and committees in the hospital that influence organ donation, promotes donation, and seeks collaboration opportunities. Facilitates the donation process. Maintains high visibility by conducting rounds in all critical care units with medical teams and functioning as the designated resource within the hospital for all organ donation related issues. Provides donor and referral follow‑up to hospital staff one‑on‑one or after‑recovery conferences. Develops, provides, and evaluates in‑house training and in‑service educational programs on all aspects of the donation process for hospital staff. Collects and reports donation outcome data to clinical and administrative staff, documents hospital activities, updates plans, goals, and critical issues on a regular basis. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Traits Talks and listens to donor families, hospital personnel, and physicians. Visually assesses donors and reads charts. Walks, stands, and sits throughout workday. Lifts and carries containers up to 70 pounds. Drives to and from donor hospitals and has a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Must stand for more than eight hours a day, work under stress with interruptions, distractions, and changing priorities. Qualifications Education Required: RN/PA or related health care degree or licensure. OPO experience commensurate with job requirements is also acceptable. Experience: Minimum one to two years experience as a Donation Coordinator or Organ Recovery Coordinator. Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver license required and ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements. May need to use privately owned vehicle during company business. Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and basic data entry skills required. We offer a competitive compensation package including Up to 176 hours of PTO in the first year Up to 72 hours of sick time in the first year Two medical plans (choice of PPO or HDHP), dental, and vision coverage 403(b) plan with matching contribution Company‑provided term life, AD&D, and long‑term disability insurance Wellness program Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short‑term disability Discounts on home, auto, renter, pet insurance Cell phone discounts through Verizon Monthly phone stipend New employees must have their first dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to provide proof of vaccination. DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr DCI Donor Services