RN - Organ Procurement Coordinator

100% FTE. You will work three scheduled 12-hour night shifts with flex for four office hours each week. Weekend requirement. Holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at 448 Science Dr, Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join an exceptional Organ Procurement team. UW Organ and Tissue Donation ranks #1 in the United States for overall organ utilization.

We are seeking an Organ Procurement Coordinator to:

• Critical Care Donor Management: Join an innovative critical care clinical team that supports the medical management of organ donor patients of all ages to save as many lives as possible through transplantation.
• Coordination of Organ Placement: Maximize organ utilization by applying donor management strategies that optimize the donor's organs and find recipients of their life-saving gifts across the country.
• End-of-Life and Compassionate Care: Provide compassionate care to donor families at the end of their loved ones' lives by monitoring, evaluating, and supporting the placement of life-saving gifts.
• Hospital Relationships and Donation Culture: Collaborate with and provide education to hospital staff to positively impact the donation culture throughout UW Organ and Tissue Donation's service area.
• Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practices: Work on a clinical team that always looks to improve processes and apply advanced practice techniques while ensuring excellence in care and meeting regulatory standards.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education:

Minimum - Graduate of school of nursing or bachelor's degree in healthcare related field.

Preferred - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Work Experience:

Minimum - Six (6) months of clinical experience with surgical, critical care, emergency services or O.R. expertise.

Preferred - 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

Minimum - Registered Nurse licensed in the State of Wisconsin or may practice under a compact license per state regulations OR 3 years of relevant Organ Procurement Coordinator Agency work. BLS certification.

Preferred - Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC).

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in 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. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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.

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