Specialty Nurse - Organ Donation Coordinator

Make it Happen at Hopkins

Weekly Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: Primarily Monday-Friday Day Shift, with flexibility based on case activity and periodic on-call participation in coordination with the regional organ procurement organization.


The Johns Hopkins Hospital has been at the forefront of discovery, innovation, and medical advances for over 125 years. Our reputation for excellence has earned us a spot on U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list for over two decades. We believe that the commitment from our entire professional staff is one of the primary reasons we can continually set the standard of excellence in patient care, both in our community and around the world. Renowned for our specialty services and innovative clinical advances, we strive to make The Johns Hopkins Hospital an exceptional place to work, learn, and advance your career. For a virtual tour of Johns Hopkins Hospital click here or copy and paste the following link into your browser:


Job Details:

The Specialty Nurse (RN) - Organ Donation Coordinator coordinates the organ donation process for critically ill patients who may be potential donors. This role works closely with intensive care teams, provider care teams, hospital leadership, family advocates, patients' families and the regional organ procurement organization to ensure that donation processes are carried out compassionately, efficiently, and in accordance with clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards.


The Specialty Nurse (RN) facilitates communication among care teams, supports families during complex and emotional decision-making moments, serves as a key liaison between hospital care teams and Infinite Legacy (Organ Procurement Organization), and helps guide clinical workflows, support family-centered discussions, and ensure timely identification and management of potential donors. In addition, the Organ Donation Coordinator promotes awareness and education related to organ, eye, and tissue donation across the hospital and supports quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and performance monitoring related to donation activities. The role includes regular rounding in critical care units to identify potential referrals, provide real-time guidance to clinical staff, and reinforce hospital donation protocols.


Qualifications :

• Bachelor degree in Nursing required
• Active Maryland or Compact RN license is required
• BLS CPR certification required
• 3 years of RN work experience required; Critical Care or ICU experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the organ donation process is strongly preferred

We're proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: mybenefitsjhhs.com

What Awaits You :

• Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
• Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
• Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.

Salary Range: Minimum 43.61/hour - Maximum 67.59/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.


We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.


Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.