Transplant Coordinator 1

About the role

At OneLegacy, we are dedicated to saving lives and sharing hope through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Our team of medical professionals uses skills learned in our physician-led training program to provide primary medical care to authorized organ donors.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly and appropriately to potential donor referrals to assess suitability and enhance the donation process.
• Establishes and enhances relationships with the hospital staff to increase referral activity.
• Introduces oneself to the referred patient’s bedside Nurse and the units Charge Nurse to establish presence.
• Collaborates with the RTS, CRS, SOP, Medical Director of Referral Management, and clinical leadership to manage active referrals.
• Accesses and reviews the referring hospital’s medical records charts.
• Transcribes appropriate information to digitalDONOR fields per OneLegacy policies and practices.
• Consults with hospital staff to evaluate current organ function and identify early stages of medical derangements and current organ function.
• Formulates a treatment plan at the direction of the Medical Director of Referral Management.
• Advocates on behalf of potential donors and their families for interventions needed to preserve the opportunity for donation and optimize organ function.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, transplant physician, Medical Director, consulting Intensivist, and CRS concerning the status and care of the donor, as appropriate.
• Develops and communicates a plan for continuity of care along with the progression of the referral.
• Reviews medical-legal documentation pertaining to brain death declaration for completeness and accuracy according to hospital policy, California Health and Safety codes, and current American Association of Neurology Guidelines.
• Sends acceptable brain death documentation to the RTS and CRS to be verified per OneLegacy policy.
• Performs administrative duties regarding the patient, such as completing digitalDONOR charting, as well as any other forms or documentation required per OneLegacy documentation policies and/or hospital policies.
• Implements and maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control; reports these to the transplant center, physician, resident, family members, and public, as appropriate.
• Identifies AP and language requirements. Documents pertinent family dynamics and any other relevant information needed to properly assess the AP and/or family members of potential donors in preparation for approach.
• Collaborates with the hospital care team, the RTS, and FCSR in the end-of-life discussion to ensure the AP is provided with the opportunity for donation in the most appropriate manner.
• Discusses the elements of authorization with the AP and/or family members of potential donors. Obtains authorization for donation per UAGA and verifies medical-legal documentation necessary for organ recovery is complete according to OneLegacy policies and procedures.
• Completes Donor Risk Assessment Interview (DRAI) and obtains any required follow-up information.
• Organizes and coordinates all aspects of donor management.
• Absorbs and maintains accurate charting in the hospital and OneLegacy Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Collaborates with Medical Examiner/Coroners, tissue recovery staff, hospital staff, social services, and clergy.
• Coordinates the logistics for multiple organ procurements and allocation cases.
• Maintains consistent and clear communication with DAC regarding organ allocation.
• Verifies that all medical-legal documentation necessary for organ procurement is completed according to OneLegacy, governing, and/or credentialing body guidelines.
• Provides organ allocation staff with organ/donor information, as required.
• Responsible for all chart documentation in the OR during recovery and post-recovery including review and completion of Confidential Donor File (CDF) at the conclusion of each completed case.
• Reviews Not Brain Dead Status Board (NBD) when in a hospital for an active referral. Conduct a site visit on NBD referrals and chart in EMR system.
• Participates in “Presence with a Purpose” in collaboration with the Donation Development Coordinator (DDC) to educate hospitals on the donation process along with current and upcoming donation-related events.
• Coordinates and conducts scheduled education on donation and transplantation in partnership with the DDC in assigned hospital(s).
• Promotes positive relationships with all hospital and clinical staff.
• Participates in hospital meetings to assist with presenting information or addressing issues relating to the donation process.
• Joins hospital-sponsored clinical rounds and/or conducts other case-finding activities.
• Debriefs Donation Development Coordinator (DDC) after a case, as OneLegacy Recovery Center Responsibilities.
• Shares schedule responsibility with other assigned PTC-I staff (seven 12-hour shifts per pay period every two weeks).
• Additional work time and shifts are assigned, as needed, to uphold OneLegacy’s mission.
• Will be required to travel within OneLegacy’s Donor Service Area to respond to a referral/donor case or other OneLegacy business.
• Gives verbal report to oncoming OneLegacy staff when assignment is completed.
• Carries OneLegacy issued electronic devices and appropriate case materials on scheduled work shifts and ensure that all equipment is working properly.
• Enables and ensures location services on OneLegacy issued devices work properly during scheduled shifts.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field, a minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, and a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). Candidates must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

OneLegacy offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with 12-hour shifts; 7 days in a two-week period, including alternating weekends. Nights!