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Organ Recovery Coordinator - Western Washington - ICU Nurses

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LifeCenter Northwest

Bellevue, Washington

RN · ER · NICU · PICU

Posted Jun 26

Unit
ICU

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Inside the WA ICU range

WA ICU postings that state pay run $46/hr to $70/hr, the middle half $54/hr to $65/hr, across 39 postings.

About this role

The Organ Recovery Coordinator (ORC) position involves the fulfillment of both on-call responsibilities and office time related to identification, evaluation, management, and coordination of donor activity. This position has 4 career levels, with increased knowledge required at each level. All applicants are hired at a Level I or II position.

Those with more experience can advance the levels faster while meeting the goals of each level. Applicants with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Experience that translates well into this role: The Organ Procurement Industry is unique, so we offer a comprehensive orientation program to ensure employees are prepared for all aspects of the job requirements.

Generally, we find that people with experience in the following positions or industries can be successful in this position: Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN), Emergency Room RN, O. R. RN, Flight Nurse and Paramedic, Code Nurse, Rapid Response team member, Charge RN, House Supervisor, Cardiac Cath Lab, NICU, PICU, SICU, MICU, SDU or PCU, PACU, Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), and Physician Assistant (PA). Work a 24 hour on call schedule. Travel by personal automobile, commercial or chartered aircraft throughout LifeCenter's donation service area which includes Alaska, Montana, Northern Idaho, and Washington.

Provide rapid on-site response. Coordinates donation process from ICU through OR. Organ donor management/hemodynamic support.

Ensures effective communication and strong collaboration with donor families, hospital personnel, physicians, related donation agencies, and other LifeCenter staff. Interact with transplant centers to coordinate the match of organ donor to the recipient (organ allocation). Provides support to potential donor families.

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Requirements

  • 2 years experience of acute care experience
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • The ability to meet schedule and travel requirements
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or applicable medical or religious exemption
  • On call
  • Travel
  • Cardiovascular emergency response
  • Hemodynamic management

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • AD&D insurance
  • Pet insurance
  • 403(b)
  • Employee assistance program

Place

City
Bellevue, Washington
Median rent
$2,572/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$165,576/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
11% above the national average

Bellevue area index 111.1, where 100 is the national average.

Bellevue sits just east of Seattle across Lake Washington, offering a polished mix of downtown high-rises, green parks, and top-rated schools. A major tech hub with a growing healthcare sector, it appeals to nurses seeking a quieter Pacific Northwest base with easy access to Seattle.

Map showing the location of Bellevue, WA
Approximate location in Bellevue, WA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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LifeCenter Northwest is an organ procurement organization (OPO) based in Bellevue, Washington, serving the Pacific Northwest region. Unlike traditional hospital employers, LifeCenter Northwest operates in the specialized field of organ donation and recovery, coordinating the identification, evaluation, management, and recovery…

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