Clinical Coordinator

Gift of Hope • Chicago, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for managing daily referral activity, both through new and ongoing referrals; responsible for timely referral response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors; collaborates with clinical, family and hospital resources to set-up optimal coverage of referrals; evaluates the need of each referral and engages appropriate Gift of Hope staff to effectively manage all referrals to a successful outcome; facilitates the gift of donation through the evaluation, authorization, medical management, and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donors. This is a 12-hour night shift position that includes alternating weekends. Compensation range for this position is $39.90 - $44.71 per hour.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year in Allied Health or graduate RN providing patient care in an acute care setting, or previous OPO clinical experience
• Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experience
• Compassionate, conscientious and ethical
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work productively and independently
• Comfortable in the presence of emotional distress, death, and dying
• Basic computer skills with the ability to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices, and related software for communication and documentation

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope’s mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• Responsible for triage of organ referrals, obtaining clinical information to determine medical suitability, providing clinical assessment to determine organ viability
• Create case plan for organ referrals including further needs once onsite staff involved.
• Support staff through the referral process and provide additional education and information surrounding the donation process as needed
• Assist staff in identifying issues related to the donation process and, in collaboration, create a plan of action
• Coordinate onsite staff for organ donors and referral activity
• Ensure accurate, clear clinical documentation according to current policies and procedures; identify, document, and communicate essential clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administrators
• Facilitate necessary testing and services, at the direction of the AOC/Medical Director
• Provide all medically relevant information to the ME/Coroner to obtain release for donation
• Communicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and support
• Obtain and document authorization of organ and tissue donation in accordance with Gift of Hope policy
• Perform physical assessment of potential donors
• Coordinate medical management of donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors with the hospital team to ensure appropriate hemodynamic status
• Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed