Organ Recovery Coordinator (Critical Care RN desired)-Float Pool
Company: DCI Donor Services
Location: Nashville
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Come work with DCIDS (New Mexico
Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, Tennessee Donor Services)
without having to relocate! SUMMARY FUNCTION: Works with donor
families, donor hospital personnel, and transplant hospital
personnel to facilitate efficient recovery of organs for
transplantation. Manages donor patients in accordance with
established policy and protocols, in addition to consultation with
Medical Director and leadership. Utilizes critical thinking skills
to manage all aspects of donor case management. Must be able to
withstand extended work hours and extensive on-call duties. Must
have reliable personal transportation and be able to travel in
small aircraft. Assists with hospital development duties,
professional, public and outreach educational projects. Services
are provided to all DCIDS OPOs (NMDS, SDS, TDS). As a member of the
Float Pool team, call locations will vary based on staffing needs
and donation activity. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides
extensive on-call recovery services across all DCIDS OPOs to meet
the needs of donor patients, donor families, hospital personnel,
and transplant centers. Responds to referral calls by phone or in
person as required. Functions as resource to hospital personnel and
physicians regarding patient management and brain death
determination. Evaluates and determines patient suitability for
donation. Assumes primary responsibility for management of donor
patients to optimize the number of organs available for transplant
by using established donor management guideline protocols,
consulting with hospital nursing, physician staff, Medical
Director, and leadership. Follows all state and hospital policies
to ensure potential donors are declared according to legal and
medical standards. Coordinates organ placement/organ allocation
with transplant programs and surgeons. Provides information
necessary to determine medical suitability of organs for designated
recipients in accordance with regulatory guidelines including CMS,
UNOS, AOPO and company policy. Coordinates with tissue services, as
appropriate, to facilitate tissue recovery. Coordinates and assists
in the surgical recovery of organs and peri-operative management.
Assists in arranging transportation for organ recovery teams.
Coordinates surgical recovery/packaging and arranges transportation
of organs for transplant and/or research. Possesses a working
knowledge of pulsatile preservation. Manages all lab specimens for
shipment and delivery to laboratories in accordance with
established policies. Supports donor families, conducts medical and
social history interviews, provides informed consent, and assists
donor families as needed. Has an understanding of electronic
medical records and demonstrates an ability to complete all
documentation in DCIDS electronic medical record. Adheres to
established AOPO, UNOS and company guidelines regarding
documentation. Collaborates with Hospital Development to prepare
and present educational resources to hospital personnel and
physicians. Works with selected hospitals to assess the highest
donor potential. Conducts hospital rounds to increase OPO
visibility, donor and referral follow-up, correspondence with donor
hospitals and donation education. Offers feedback mechanism
regarding post-referral and recovery initiatives with hospital
staff and assists with implementation of hospital strategic plans.
In addition to call expectations, coordinators are required to
complete assigned professional responsibilities and assist with
projects and other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL TRAITS: Must be
able to drive to on-call assignments and to/from donor hospitals.
Listens and talks to donor families, hospital personnel and
physicians. Communicates with new employees and observes
performance. Must be able to work in all hospital environments,
including the operating room and the ICU. Work with laboratory
specimens. Visually assesses donors. Read/write charts, reports,
records, and verbally presents a variety of information. Walks,
stands and lifts/carries containers (up to 70 lbs.).
QUALIFICATIONS: Education: RN/PA/ RT/ Paramedic or related health
care degree preferred. Experience: Two to three years of experience
as an OPO clinical coordinator with similar responsibilities
outlined in job description. Licenses/ Certifications: Certified
Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) preferred. Valid driver
license required and ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements.
May be required to use privately owned vehicle during the scope of
company business. Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers
and basic data entry skills required. DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer –
M/F/Vet/Disability
Keywords: DCI Donor Services, Franklin , Organ Recovery Coordinator (Critical Care RN desired)-Float Pool, Healthcare , Nashville, Tennessee