HD Liaison/First Resp PR (ASEM)

LifeLink Foundation•Guaynabo, PR

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

LifeLink Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation. Founded over four decades ago, it has grown into a vision-driven organization with over 700 professionals across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. LifeLink's mission is to honor donors and save lives, with a vision to maximize the gift of life and provide hope to donor families and transplant patients. The organization is guided by its core values: Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN / RN).
Minimum of three years of sound clinical experience in an intensive care unit/emergency room is preferred.
Ability to apply sound judgment working with little direct supervision and with a growing degree of autonomy.
Demonstrated public speaking and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact with various types of audiences.
Ability to maintain a positive work environment and demonstrate problem solving skills.
Demonstrated physical ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment and supplies of varying weight from 1 to 30 pounds.
Reliable vehicle with good driving record and current State/Commonwealth license.
Residing within assigned service area is preferred.
Daily travel within assigned service area, including USVI.
24-hours availability via cell phone as needed.
Extended hours will be involved in implementing hospital development objectives and responding to referrals including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Passionate about helping others and making a difference
Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality

Responsibilities

Performs first responder responsibilities in coordination with the appropriate recovery staff, which may include: first one to respond to a referral from assigned hospitals, performs physical assessment to the potential donor, assess hemodynamic status, communicates findings to AOC, Referral Coordinator, recovery staff and Medical Director On Call, as appropriate, verification of name and location of next-of-kin, review of patient’s hospital chart, review of donor information with appropriate hospital personnel.
Assists Referral Coordinator and Administrator-on-call when directed to do so.
Participates on an On-Call Schedule.
Documents referral information in the case notes in a timely manner after a potential donor is evaluated.
Responds on-site at the hospital to evaluate the patient's medical/social information, huddle with healthcare team about next steps, communicate with the appropriate recovery staff, AOC, and document in iTransplant.
Act as primary communication link between LifeLink staff and hospital staff.
Develop and maintain relationships.
Maintain high visibility on all shifts.
Determine each hospitals unique working environment and organizational structures.
Evaluate process, progress and effectiveness of interactions and set new goals to advance program development and relationships.
Provide education (written /verbal) regarding the donation process.
Develop and implement hospital specific plans based on data analysis, goals and objectives, updating and modifying on a continuous basis to ensure optimal referral and donation performance.
Enlist the assistance and participation of various coordinator staff to participate in development efforts, as appropriate.
Compiles and analyzes measurable current activity data to determine effectiveness and define new areas of focus.
Responsible for participating in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Plan.
Maintains an open line of communication to HD Leadership at all times, including developments in assigned hospitals.
Act as a resource for new staff.
Comply with departmental budget expectations and requirements.
Participates in special projects and other assignments as directed.