First Responder PR

LifeLink Careers•Guaynabo, PR

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team! About LifeLink 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. What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. 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. We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture— Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality. If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you. What You’ll Do As a First Responder, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Primary responsibility is to respond to hospital referrals on-site for the purpose of evaluating potential for organ/tissue donation. This position will include building and maintaining strong relationships with appropriate hospital professionals. Will work in collaboration with Referral Coordinators (RC), apply LifeLink’s policies and procedures in performing and documenting the timeliness, suitability and response to organ/tissue referrals. Effectively communicate with hospitals, Administrator on Call (AOC), Medical Director on Call (MDOC), management staff, FCC and HD Staff.

Requirements

Passionate about helping others and making a difference
Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
RN with an Associates Degree required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Always maintains a professional demeanor and attitude.
Ability to apply sound judgment working with little direct supervision and with a growing degree of autonomy.
Reliable vehicle with good verifiable driving record and current State/Commonwealth driver’s license.
Required to respond to cases based on published schedule.
Demonstrated physical ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment of varying weight from 1 to 30 pounds for 10% of the work time and to stand for 90% of the work time.
A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment

Nice To Haves

BSN with a minimum of three years of sound clinical experience in an intensive care unit/emergency room is preferred.
Residing within assigned service area is preferred.
Primary home/hospital/office location may be assigned within service area if applicable.

Responsibilities

Keeps current with hospital required EMR access, updates and training.
Performs first responder responsibilities in coordination with the appropriate recovery staff, which may include but not limited to the following:
Timely onsite response to referral evaluations of potential donors
Utilization of Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in order to document and present case presentation to RC/AOC/MDOC
Collaborate with hospital partners in order to assess hemodynamic status and plan of care
Completion of physical assessment in collaboration with nursing staff, as appropriate
Identification of legal next of kin (LNOK) in the order of priority per state statute
Communicate findings to the RC/AOC and MDOC, as directed
Timely documentation of on-site evaluation in iTransplant
Communicate LifeLink plan to hospital personnel
Facilitates end of life discussion with potential donor families which may include the following:
Brain death /Donation After Cardiac Death/Plan for withdrawal of care
Family readiness discussion
Donor disclosure- verifying the donor registry
In collaboration with RC/AOC, provide recommendations to hospital staff on implementation of catastrophic brain injury guidelines (CBIG), if applicable.
In conjunction with AOC, determine appropriate timing for Family Care Coordinator or other LifeLink staff to respond onsite.
Participate in continuing education courses and seminars necessary to obtain appropriate CEUs to maintain certifications and licensure.
Participate in OPO meetings, activities, and other assignments as directed by management.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope
Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico
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
Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.
Ready to Help Change Lives? Your next career move could be the most meaningful one yet.