About this opportunity
Gift of Hope lists this Critical Care RN - Organ Recovery Coordinator - Satellite opportunity in indiana, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Compensation range for this position is commensurate with experience ranging from $41.00 - $44.00 per hour plus night shift differential.
Our Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)
Responsibilities
The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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
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, 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
The following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.
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.
Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience
Experience and Skills Required
The following indicates the minimum skills and experience required to perform the essential functions of the job.
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
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job.
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
This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job. Other functions may be assigned by the supervisor and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time at its discretion.
Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on an individual’s job-related qualifications and abilities.
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Worksite address
indiana, PA, 15705, US
Who can apply
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