gift of hope organ tissue donor networkChicago, IL
Critical Care RN-Clinical Coordinator (Nights)
$39.90 - $44.71 per hour
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Critical Care RN-Clinical Coordinator (Nights)
gift of hope organ tissue donor networkChicago, IL
yesterday
$39.90 - $44.71 per hour
General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
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Responsible for managing daily referral activity, both through new and ongoing referrals; r esponsible for timely referral response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors; collaborates with clinical, family and hospital resources to set-up optimal coverage of referrals; e valuates the need of each referral and engages appropriate Gift of Hope staff to effectively manage all referrals to a successful outcome; fa cilitates the gift of donation through the evaluation, authorization, medical management, and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors
This is a 12-hour night shift position that includes alternating weekends.
Compensation range for this position is $39.90 - $44.71 per hour.
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:
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.
Responsible for triage of organ referrals, obtaining clinical information to determine medical suitability, providing clinical assessment to determine organ viability
Create case plan for organ referrals including further needs once onsite staff involved.
Support staff through the referral process and provide additional education and information surrounding the donation process as needed
Assist staff in identifying issues related to the donation process and, in collaboration, create a plan of action
Coordinate onsite staff for organ donors and referral activity
Ensure accurate, clear clinical documentation according to current policies and procedures; identify, document, and communicate essential clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administrators
Facilitate necessary testing and services, at the direction of the AOC/Medical Director
Provide all medically relevant information to the ME/Coroner to obtain release for donation
Communicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and support
Obtain and document authorization of organ and tissue donation in accordance with Gift of Hope policy
Perform physical assessment of potential donors
Coordinate medical management of donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors with the hospital team to ensure appropriate hemodynamic status
Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
Other duties as assigned
Education and Training:
Required Minimum of one year in Allied Health or graduate RN providing patient care in an acute care setting, or previous OPO clinical experience
Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience
Experience And Skills Required Compassionate, conscientious and ethical
Demonstrate a high level of accountability
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work productively and independently
Comfortable in the presence of emotional distress, death, and dying
Basic computer skills with the ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices, and related software for communication and documentation
Physical Demands Ability to see, hear, speak and communicate effectively
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
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
Work Environment Normal office environment
Hospital clinical environment, including all patient care areas
Ability to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assigned
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours; 12-hour shifts including day or night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned; shifts extending beyond 12 hours when responsibilities warrant
Access to reliable transportation to travel to hospitals and other meeting locations within Gift of Hope’s service area
Occasional travel outside the service area by auto or plane to attend conferences or meetings
Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours
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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Senior
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$39.90 - $44.71 per hour
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Critical Care Nurses
Industry
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Posted
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