First Responder PR

LifeLink Careers•Guaynabo, PR

1d•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.

Requirements

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.

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

Respond to hospital referrals on-site for the purpose of evaluating potential for organ/tissue donation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with appropriate hospital professionals.
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.
Keep current with hospital required EMR access, updates and training.
Perform first responder responsibilities in coordination with the appropriate recovery staff, which may include timely onsite response to referral evaluations of potential donors.
Utilize 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.
Complete physical assessment in collaboration with nursing staff, as appropriate.
Identify 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.
Facilitate end of life discussion with potential donor families which may include Brain death /Donation After Cardiac Death/Plan for withdrawal of care, Family readiness discussion, and 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.