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Mid-America Transplant · 3 months ago

Critical Care RN - Organ Procurement Coordinator

Saint Louis, MO 63110, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Mid-America Transplant is dedicated to saving lives through organ donation and transplantation. The Organ Procurement Coordinator will be responsible for maximizing organ donation through clinical donor management and organ allocation, working closely with healthcare professionals and transplant centers.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Autonomously manage the clinical care of brain-dead donor heroes at our facility

Including managing donor lab values, hemodynamics, and ventilation to ensure organ viability

Perform critical procedures like bronchoscopies, central line placement, and liver biopsies to both evaluate and optimize organ function

DCD (Donation after circulatory death) donor management of donor heroes inside our partner hospital facilities

Partnering with hospital staff to clinically manage donor patients, to ensure organs are optimized for potential transplantation

Manage organ allocation according to UNOS and Mid-America Transplant policies

Ensure close collaboration with transplant centers and surgeons

Coordinate OR times and facilitate communication with transplant center staff during organ procurement procedures

Qualification

Registered NurseICU experienceBLSACLS CertificationClinical equipment proficiencyHigh-pressure decision makingWillingness to learnDiverse ICU experiencePALS CertificationCCRN certificationCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Registered Nurse with either 2+ years of ER experience OR 1+ years of ICU experience required

Strong understanding and comfortability using clinical equipment and software systems (i.e. EMRs, navigation of websites)

A drive and initiative to learn new skills

A willingness to work in a totally new environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to work in high-pressure situations and make critical decisions

BLS or ACLS Certifications; PALS Certification a plus

CCRN certification a plus

Preferred

Diverse ICU experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Health insurance premium option at zero out of pocket for single coverage, eligible on your first day

401(k) Retirement Match - offering up to a 5% match of annual salary starting the 1st day of the month following your start date

401(k) Retirement Plan – offering up to another 9% contribution of your annual salary after one year

Paid Life Insurance – four times your salary

Paid Long Term Disability

Bonus for completing orientation and bonus after one year

Clinical ladder bonus for additional earning potential

Annual incentive plan in addition to annual salary increases

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

Mid-America Transplant

Since 1974, Mid-America Transplant has served as the regional organ and tissue procurement organization for eastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and northeast Arkansas, serving 4.7 million people in 84 counties.

Founded in 1974

St Louis, Missouri, USA

201-500 employees