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RN - Clinical Coordinator, Days

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Gift of Hope NA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39.9 - 44.71 USD Hourly USD 39.90 44.71 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

NEW Full Time Overview

Responsible for managing daily referral activity, both through new and ongoing referrals; responsible for timely referral response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors; collaborates with clinical, family and hospital resources to set-up optimal coverage of referrals; evaluates the need of each referral and engages appropriate Gift of Hope staff to effectively manage all referrals to a successful outcome; facilitates the gift of donation through the evaluation, authorization, medical management, and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors

This is a 12-hour day shift position that includes alternating weekends.

Compensation range for this position is $39.90 - $44.71 per hour.

Our Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
  • Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
  • Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
  • Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)
Responsibilities Essential Functions
  • Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
  • Responsible for triage of organ referrals, obtaining clinical information to determine medical suitability, providing clinical assessment to determine organ viability
  • Create case plan for organ referrals including further needs once onsite staff involved.
  • Support staff through the referral process and provide additional education and information surrounding the donation process as needed
  • Assist staff in identifying issues related to the donation process and, in collaboration, create a plan of action
  • Coordinate onsite staff for organ donors and referral activity
  • Ensure accurate, clear clinical documentation according to current policies and procedures; identify, document, and communicate essential clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administrators
  • Facilitate necessary testing and services, at the direction of the AOC/Medical Director
  • Provide all medically relevant information to the ME/Coroner to obtain release for donation
  • Communicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and support
  • Obtain and document authorization of organ and tissue donation in accordance with Gift of Hope policy
  • Perform physical assessment of potential donors
  • Coordinate medical management of donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors with the hospital team to ensure appropriate hemodynamic status
  • Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Education and Training Required
  • Minimum of one year in Allied Health or graduate RN providing patient care in an acute care setting, or previous OPO clinical experience
  • Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience
Experience and Skills Required
  • Compassionate, conscientious and ethical
  • Demonstrate a high level of accountability
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work productively and independently
  • Comfortable in the presence of emotional distress, death, and dying
  • Basic computer skills with the ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices, and related software for communication and documentation
Physical Demands
  • Ability to see, hear, speak and communicate effectively
  • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to move donor from…
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