Critical Care RN - Organ Recovery Coordinator - Chicago Area
Gift of Hope
- Chicago, IL
- $41.39-44.35 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support Gift of Hope’s mission, vision and values; adhere to its 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
- Coordinate 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
- Coordinate medical management of potential donors with anesthesia staff to ensure appropriate hemodynamic status while in the OR
- Coordinate the surgical recovery and distribution of deceased donor organs for transplantation or research
- Package and label organs for transplantation or research
- 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
- Associate's Degree in healthcare related field (i.e. RN, RT, or other) with a minimum of 1 year experience in a critical care setting. Bachelor's prepared critical care nurse preferred.
- Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management dependent on aligned job experience
- 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
- Ability to work outside normal business hours
- Ability to drive personal auto to work assignments within the donor service area (Must have valid driver’s license and auto insurance.)
- Ability to work 12-hour on call shifts
- Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned
- Ability to function in an office environment and all hospital clinical practice areas
- 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
- Office environment
- Hospital clinical environment, including all patient care areas
- 12-hour on call shifts
- Travel by car or autonomous vehicle 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, autonomous vehicle or plane to assigned conferences or meetings
- Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours