Director of Organ Recovery

Lead the Team That Makes Life-Saving Donation Possible

Are you a proven healthcare leader with a passion for organ donation and transplantation? LifeShare Network is seeking a Director of Organ Recovery to lead and inspire a high-performing clinical team dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ donation.

This is an opportunity to combine your clinical expertise, operational leadership, and strategic vision to shape the future of organ recovery across Oklahoma.

Who is LifeShare Network?

LifeShare Network exists to save lives and inspire hope – and is the vital link between organ donors and transplant recipients. Through innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, we help maximize every donation opportunity and provide hope to thousands of patients awaiting transplantation.

At LifeShare Network, you’ll become part of a mission-driven team devoted to honoring every gift, supporting every family, and advancing the field of organ donation and transplantation.

Your Impact

As the Director of Organ Recovery, you will provide leadership and oversight for all clinical aspects of organ recovery operations. You'll guide a talented team of professionals while ensuring excellence in donor evaluation, donor management, organ recovery, preservation, and transplantation coordination.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop Organ Recovery staff to achieve operational excellence
• Drive strategies that increase organ recovery and transplantation opportunities
• Ensure compliance with UNOS, CMS, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for donor management, organ recovery, and organ preservation
• Partner with physicians, transplant centers, and hospital stakeholders to promote best practices
• Oversee departmental budgeting, staffing, training, and competency programs
• Support innovation in organ preservation technologies and emerging recovery practices
• Monitor and report key performance metrics to organizational leadership and advisory committees
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a health-related field, or equivalent RN experience
• Minimum of 5 years of combined organ recovery and/or transplant experience
• Strong knowledge of organ procurement, donor management, and organ preservation
• Three to five years of progressive healthcare leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading teams, improving processes, and driving operational results
• CPTC certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills

Preferred

• Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field
• Critical care and donor management experience
• Experience with strategic planning and organizational leadership
• Experience implementing process improvement initiatives in a healthcare environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 10% employer-funded retirement contribution
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Mission-focused work with a direct impact on lives saved
• Collaborative leadership team committed to excellence
• The opportunity to influence strategy, innovation, and future growth within organ donation and transplantation

Why LifeShare Network?

Purpose

Every donor has the potential to save multiple lives. Your leadership will help ensure that opportunity becomes reality.

Innovation

Help shape the future of organ recovery through emerging technologies, advanced preservation techniques, and operational excellence.

Impact

Lead a team whose work directly affects patients, families, and transplant recipients across the region.

If you're ready to lead a mission-driven team and make a lasting difference in the field of organ donation and transplantation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help save lives through the gift of donation.