Referral Response Coordinator

Iowa Donor Network•Altoona, IA

1d•$63,300 - $79,100

About The Position

This position works with Iowa Donor Network and hospital partners to manage the medical evaluation and coordination of organ, eye, and tissue donation opportunities. Evaluation and coordination is managed both remotely and onsite at the donor hospital.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing or allied health science or equivalent experience required. Licensed RN, Paramedic or RRT preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting or hospital preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in organ donation.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on timely, correct results.
Exceptional ability to review medical information and communicate efficiently across multiple channels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to a diverse audience.
Must receive required vaccines based on outlined schedules to protect our employees, healthcare personnel, donors, recipients, and families we may come into contact. (e.g., Influenza obtained annually by December 1st and COVID vaccine upon required timeline.)
Work rotating on-call, variable schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holiday.
Maximum base shifts per month is 11. Must have ability to assist outside the posted schedule.
During peak, prolonged periods of donor case activity, must have the ability to travel within the service area (state of Iowa) and fill role of Referral Response Coordinator.
Possible mental and visual fatigue associated with fast-paced, detailed work.
Express ideas verbally and convey detailed or important spoken information.
Receive detailed information through oral and auditory communication.

Nice To Haves

Licensed RN
Paramedic
RRT

Responsibilities

Communication of daily staffing and response needs for Referral Response (RRC) team.
Lead Daily Huddle call and report out on active referrals to other members of the organ team.
Provide referral response to hospitals on potential organ donors, including onsite response per IDN protocols.
Collaborate with hospital staff over the phone and in person to collect clinical information regarding potential organ donors utilizing information from medical records, medical history, and current health status.
Collaborate with hospital staff over the phone and in person to ensure the donation opportunity is maintained.
Support hospital partners onsite during the brain death testing process.
Ensure effective verbal and written communication and collaboration with hospital staff, physicians, related donation agencies, and other Iowa Donor Network team members to maximize organ donation.
Provide the IDN Organ Resource Supervisor (ORS) with a thorough chart review for donor suitability determination and medical management.
Submit referral feedback via established internal forms to foster process improvement.
Participate in process improvement and quality assurance activities.
Actively participate in required RRC team and Organ team meetings.