First Responder PR

LifeLink Foundation•Guaynabo, PR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeLink Foundation was established over four decades ago with a mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation. It 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. LifeLink is united by its mission to honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation, with a clear vision to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. The organization is grounded in the values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality. LifeLink seeks individuals inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives.

Requirements

RN with an Associates Degree required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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

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, including timely onsite response to referral evaluations of potential donors.
Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) to document and present case presentation to RC/AOC/MDOC.
Collaborate with hospital partners 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.
Document on-site evaluation in iTransplant in a timely manner.
Communicate LifeLink plan to hospital personnel.
Facilitate end of life discussion with potential donor families, including 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.