Assistant Manager, Recovery Services (Organ Procurement)

About the role

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team! More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today. At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

Responsibilities

• Directs work planning: approves call schedules, vacation requests, expense reports, etc., to ensure adequate staff and adherence to policies, as directed by Manager of Recovery Services.
• Serves as mentor to new staff by coordinating and participating in classroom orientation and regular meetings to assess progress and meets documentation deadlines.
• Maintains clinical skills and may function as a Transplant Coordinator.
• Guides assigned staff toward accomplishment of LifeLink’s mission and goals; including selection, training and development, scheduling and job assignment, coaching and counseling, appraisal and recognition, and recommending promotional and disciplinary status.
• Participates in hiring through screening resumes and conducting interviews.
• Coordinates procurement efforts in pursuit of maximizing the number of organs recovered and transplanted.
• Maintains an ongoing open line of communication with the Director of Recovery Services, Manager of Recovery Services, Administrator on Call, and the OPO Director(s), as appropriate.
• Assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, strategies, and action plans related to the procurement and utilization of organs and tissue for transplantation.
• Works closely with the Director and Manager of QA/PI, Manager of Recovery Services and OPO Director(s) to collaboratively design and implement projects (e.g. PDSA’s) to measure performance and implement innovative and effective performance improvement methods and tools to drive key organizational goals.
• Maintains confidentiality of LifeLink business.
• Creates a positive learning environment for coworkers through effective communication and exhibits strong leadership skills.
• Works in conjunction with the OPO QA Department to facilitate the OPO QAPI process through active participation in the Process / Performance Improvement Committee initiatives and directives.

Requirements

• BSN, RN or PA or equivalent.
• Four years’ experience as a transplant coordinator or experience in critical care nursing or other positions with similar responsibilities.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem analysis and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and achieve cooperation.
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and participate in 24-hour call.
• Must obtain and maintain ABTC certification.
• Must maintain a valid driver license and have reliable personal automobile to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines.
• Must be able to travel within the service area by ground or air.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and transfer short distances.

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference.
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality.

Skills

• Strong organizational, problem analysis and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and achieve cooperation.
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and participate in 24-hour call.
• Maintain confidentiality of LifeLink business.
• Create a positive learning environment for coworkers through effective communication and exhibits strong leadership skills.
• Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives.

Benefits

• Company Paid Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance.
• Generous Company Paid Pension Plan for your Retirement.
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays.
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position requires a minimum of 40 hours per week and participation in 24-hour call.