(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Administration - In-House Coordinator
Tampa, Florida
JO# 34482
This position fills the dual role of a Family Care Coordinator and professional educator for a designated hospital|system. The primary responsibility is to utilize the resources available and coordinate information with appropriate hospital and LifeLink staff to evaluate and respond to hospital referrals for the purpose of determining a potential organ| tissue donor. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to application of LifeLinks policies and procedures in performing and documenting the approach, authorization, honoring donor designation and medical|social behavioral interview of next-of-kin and other appropriate family members|associates to offer the option of donation for the purpose of transplantation, medical therapy, or research. Unit rounding through all appropriate areas, hospital staff follow-up, and other preliminary or back-up recovery related duties. This combined responsibility requires focus on building and maintaining strong relationships with appropriate hospital staff with the goal of facilitating a successful recovery of organs and tissue for transplant.
Responsibilities:
In partnership with the assigned Hospital Development Liaison:
Hospital staff development to include physicians, residents, nurses, ancillary and administrative staff:
Act as primary communication link between LifeLink staff and hospital staff
Develop and maintain relationships.
Maintain high visibility on all shifts.
Identify potential donor referrals in collaboration with hospital staff and update appropriately.
Responsible for participating in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Plan.
Attend Hospital Development initiatives such as Donor Advisory Committees.
Participates in OPO meetings, special projects, and activities as directed.
Requirements:
R.N. or B.A. or B.S. degree in social services or allied healthcare field.
Ability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as well as non- scheduled hours when
Ability to apply sound judgment and flexibility, working autonomously with an open line of daily communication with
Demonstrated effective presentation and personal interaction skills with above average written and verbal communication
Demonstrated physical ability to lift, carry and|or move equipment of varying weight from 1 to 75 pounds for 5% of the work
Reliable vehicle with good driving record and current drivers
