RN - Organ Procurement Coordinator

Registered Nurse (RN) Organ Procurement Coordinator

Work Schedule:

100% FTE. You will work three 12-hour night shifts, 7pm-7:30am. Additionally, you will work 4 hours each week for project/education time. Every third weekend rotation, 12-hr shifts 7pm-7:30am, on Friday and Saturday. Holiday rotation. No on-call requirement. You will be working at the 448 Science Dr, Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join an exceptional Organ Procurement team. UW Organ and Tissue Donation is one of the highest performing Organ Procurement Organizations in the United States. For more than 50 years, we have been recognized nationally for excellence, innovation, and compassionate service in organ and tissue donation.

Our Vision: To identify and maximize every opportunity to save lives through organ donation.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Organ Procurement Coordinator to:

• Provide clinical management of organ donor patients across all age groups
• Honor donor wishes while guiding families through the donation process with empathy and respect
• Apply advanced critical care strategies to optimize organ function and maximize transplant opportunities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams throughout the donor management process
• Coordinate with transplant centers and healthcare partners to ensure timely and effective organ recovery and placement
• Promote donation awareness and support a positive donation culture through education and outreach
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice development

Learn more about this rewarding career.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of school of nursing Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

Work Experience:

• 6 months of clinical experience with surgical, critical care, emergency services or O.R. expertise Required
• Critical care experience in pediatric, neurosurgery ICU, trauma or medical ICU, with leadership as charge nurse, or resource nurse and experience with caring for donor patients and families Preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin or may practice under a compact license per state regulations Upon Hire Required and
• BLS certification Upon Hire Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Upon Hire Required
• Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging:

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

UW Health Clinics - our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient and family experience by delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment. With more than 80 primary and specialty care clinics located throughout Dane County and the surrounding areas, we are proud to have the opportunity to impact the communities we serve.

Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Job Info

• Job Identification 49916
• Legal Employer University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority
• Locations 448 Science Dr, Madison, WI, 53711, US (Hybrid)
• Job Category Registered Nurse (non-mgmt)
• Job Function Transplant-Organ Procurement
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• FTE 1
• Pay Range $43.52 - $65.28 / hour