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Work Schedule:
60 FTE. Two 12hour shifts per week. Shifts will be a mix of day and night. Every third weekend rotation on night shift. Holiday rotation. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. You will be working at the Transplant Services Building at 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.
We are seeking anOrgan Procurement Coordinator:
- 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 donors organs and find recipients of their lifesaving gifts across the country.
- EndofLife 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 lifesaving 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 Donations service area.
- Quality Improvement and EvidenceBased 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.
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 twoweek paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional financial and physical wellbeing.
- 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 worklife balance.
- 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 by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Qualifications
- Graduate of school of nursing Required or
- Bachelors Degree in healthcare related field Required
- Bachelors 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 or
- 3 years of relevant Organ Procurement Coordinator Agency work Required
- BLS certification Upon Hire Required
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) Preferred
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to being a diverse inclusive and antiracist 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 nonbinary 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.
Required Experience:
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