RN ~ Family Care Coordinator/ Registered Nurse- $5,000 Sign on bonus!

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

• Participate primarily in the Vascular FCC call schedule coordinating FCC responsibilities with other vascular coordinator staff.
• Consistently maintain or exceed the team goal of authorization rate.
• Referral, pre-authorization and authorization responsibilities will consist of but may not be limited to:
• Referral evaluation of potential DCD or BDD,
• Determination of suitability, in concert with the AOC and MDOC,
• Verification of name and location of next-of-kin, disclosing donor designation,
• Effective communication with the AOC and on call team with all potential donor situations,
• Completion of physical assessment utilizing approved forms,
• Review of patient’s hospital chart,
• Review of donor information with appropriate hospital personnel,
• In conjunction with AOC determine appropriate time for discussions with family and requesting authorization from NOK or disclosure of donor designation,
• Timely weblog entries of referrals and other details related to case related family dynamics,
• Post-authorization responsibilities will consist of but may not be limited to:
• Offering family all appropriate information,
• Notifying the call team of authorization request outcome,
• Provide follow-up with family in conjunction with vascular coordinator, and administrator on call,
• Provide follow-up to appropriate Hospital Development Liaison,
• Review of and co-sign family letters when appropriate to do so.
• Case initiation responsibilities will consist of but may not be limited to:
• Initiating a donor chart,
• Write beginning orders, obtain blood and nodes for infectious disease testing and HLA tissue typing and proceeding forward with entering data in UNOS,
• Aid in mentoring of new staff,
• Aid in special projects,
• Aid in QAPI,
• Monitor program updates to ensure all policy and operational manuals remain current and that all appropriate external communication has occurred,
• Participate actively in hospital development initiatives such as AAR and DAC’s,
• Participate in continuing education courses and seminars necessary to obtain appropriate CEUs to maintain certifications and licensure,
• Participate in regularly weekly OPO meeting, CCR’s, FCC meeting, QA meetings or others as directed.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years in a related LifeLink position and/or appropriate credentialing and experience which may include medical-related degree/certification or appropriate experience in a medical environment or social services field.
• Demonstrated above average interactive verbal communication skills.
• Availability to handle rotation of 24/7 call responsibilities and a work schedule that may require response to emergency back-up call coverage.
• Automobile and/or air travel on a regular basis.
• Current driver license with good verifiable driving record.
• Understanding that confidentiality must be maintained, according to Foundation protocols.
• Bi-lingual abilities a plus.
• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment.