Inhouse Coordinator

CENTER FOR ORGAN RECOVERY AND EDUCA•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of In-House Coordinator for the Center for Organ Recovery & Education (CORE) is one of significant responsibility. The In-House Coordinator is responsible for functioning as a designated requestor in CORE’s DSA and talking with families about the opportunity to donate and obtaining and/or documenting authorization. They are responsible for donor evaluation and initial management at the assigned hospital(s) within CORE’s service area. In addition, they coordinate educational efforts at the assigned hospital(s) within CORE’s service area by consulting and working with hospital decision makers. They are responsible for developing and delivering educational programs to physicians, nurses, social workers, pastoral care representatives, and others throughout the hospital to advance and maximize the donor program. In conjunction with hospital administration and key staff, the In-House Coordinator will develop and monitor policies to ensure hospital compliance with federal and state donor mandates. They will identify and cultivate champions of donation and facilitate the donation process within their assigned service area.

Requirements

Registered Nurse diploma in Nursing Sciences or other related experience which would demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities of the position
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work long and unpredictable hours
Strong communication, interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to supporting families in the donation process
Commitment to CORE’s mission and administrative philosophy, a strong work ethic and a commitment to the overall organ, tissue, and eye donation program
Willingness to maintain ongoing knowledge and be current with all legislative issues regarding organ and tissue donation

Nice To Haves

Health care experience with a critical care background

Responsibilities

Functioning as a designated requestor in CORE’s DSA
Talking with families about the opportunity to donate and obtaining and/or documenting authorization
Donor evaluation and initial management at the assigned hospital(s) within CORE’s service area
Coordinate educational efforts at the assigned hospital(s) within CORE’s service area by consulting and working with hospital decision makers
Developing and delivering educational programs to physicians, nurses, social workers, pastoral care representatives, and others throughout the hospital to advance and maximize the donor program
Develop and monitor policies to ensure hospital compliance with federal and state donor mandates
Identify and cultivate champions of donation and facilitate the donation process within their assigned service area
Donor evaluation and management of potential and actual donors up until authorization is obtained and care is able to be relinquished to the Organ Procurement Coordinator
Knowing and working within CORE and national policies regarding organ and tissue recovery and distribution
Communicating donor case outcomes to donor families, donor hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare professionals as deemed necessary
Allocation and recovery activities for the postmortem organ donor
Professional educational initiatives within the CORE service area
Develop and implement educational modules and policies with hospitals
Identify and target within the assigned hospital(s) key units where improvements in the donor process need to be made
Develop in partnership the individual hospital a coordinated plan of development that will be updated on a quarterly basis
Ensure that chart reviews are conducted on a monthly basis to help measure compliance and improvements
Meet with hospital administrators, medical, nursing, social services, and quality assurance/risk management staff to ensure that CORE materials are displayed throughout the hospital and that CORE is represented at hospital-sponsored meetings and events, where appropriate
Develop a positive relationship with external organizations to position CORE as a resource and gain access to programs and advance the hospitals’ overall donor programs