Gift Of Hope Inc
RN - Clinical Coordinator
Gift Of Hope Inc, Itasca, Illinois, United States, 60143
Overview:
Responsible for managing daily referral activity, both through new and ongoing referrals; responsible for timely referral response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors; collaborates with clinical, family and hospital resources to set-up optimal coverage of referrals; evaluates the need of each referral and engages appropriate Gift of Hope staff to effectively manage all referrals to a successful outcome; facilitates the gift of donation through the evaluation, authorization, medical management, and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donorsThis is a night shift position, 7PM-7AM with alternating weekends.Compensation range for this position is $34.95-$39.42 per hour.Responsibilities:The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.Advance Gift of Hopes mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.Responsible for triage of organ referrals, obtaining clinical information to determine medical suitability, providing clinical assessment to determine organ viabilityCreate case plan for organ referrals including further needs once onsite staff involved.Support staff through the referral process and provide additional education and information surrounding the donation process as neededAssist staff in identifying issues related to the donation process and, in collaboration, create a plan of actionCoordinate onsite staff for organ donors and referral activityEnsure accurate, clear clinical documentation according to current policies and procedures; identify, document, and communicate essential clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administratorsFacilitate necessary testing and services, at the direction of the AOC/Medical DirectorProvide all medically relevant information to the ME/Coroner to obtain release for donationCommunicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and supportObtain and document authorization of organ and tissue donation in accordance with Gift of Hope policyPerform physical assessment of potential donorsCoordinate medical management of donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors with the hospital team to ensure appropriate hemodynamic statusParticipate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assignedOther duties as assigned
Qualifications:The following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.Minimum of one year in Allied Health or graduate RN providing patient care in an acute care setting, or previous OPO clinical experienceOther candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experienceThe following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.Minimum of one year in Allied Health or graduate RN providing patient care in an acute care setting, or previous OPO clinical experienceOther candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experienceExperience and Skills RequiredThe following indicates the minimum skills and experience required to perform the essential functions of the job. This position requires a highly energetic person who:Is compassionate, conscientious and ethicalDemonstrates a high level of accountabilityPossesses strong written and verbal communication skillsHas the ability to work productively and independentlyIs comfortable in the presence of emotional distress, death, and dyingBasic computer skills
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Ability to work outside normal business hours12-hour shifts including day shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned; shifts extending beyond 12-hours when responsibilities warrantAbility to drive personal auto to work assignments within the donor service areaAbility to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and related software for communication and documentationAbility to see, hear, speak and communicate effectivelyAbility to sit or stand for long periods of timeAbility to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assignedAbility to function in an office environment and all hospital clinical practice areasAbility to move donor from cart to bed with assistanceAbility to stand, bend, stoop and kneel to perform job functionsAbility to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cartAbility to use personal cell phone for business purposes
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job.Normal office environmentHospital clinical environment, including all patient care areasWeekends and shifts extending beyond 12 hours when responsibilities warrantTravel by personal auto or occasionally by plane to hospitals and other meeting locations within Gift of Hopes service areaOccasional travel outside the service area by auto or plane to attend conferences or meetingsCarry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hoursThe policy of Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network is to promote equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuous program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran designated under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended (VEVRAA). This reaffirms our commitment to this policy.
Responsible for managing daily referral activity, both through new and ongoing referrals; responsible for timely referral response, assessment, and evaluation of potential organ donors; collaborates with clinical, family and hospital resources to set-up optimal coverage of referrals; evaluates the need of each referral and engages appropriate Gift of Hope staff to effectively manage all referrals to a successful outcome; facilitates the gift of donation through the evaluation, authorization, medical management, and distribution of organs for transplantation or research from deceased organ donorsThis is a night shift position, 7PM-7AM with alternating weekends.Compensation range for this position is $34.95-$39.42 per hour.Responsibilities:The following essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.Advance Gift of Hopes mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.Responsible for triage of organ referrals, obtaining clinical information to determine medical suitability, providing clinical assessment to determine organ viabilityCreate case plan for organ referrals including further needs once onsite staff involved.Support staff through the referral process and provide additional education and information surrounding the donation process as neededAssist staff in identifying issues related to the donation process and, in collaboration, create a plan of actionCoordinate onsite staff for organ donors and referral activityEnsure accurate, clear clinical documentation according to current policies and procedures; identify, document, and communicate essential clinical information to associated Gift of Hope staff, transplant center staff, and administratorsFacilitate necessary testing and services, at the direction of the AOC/Medical DirectorProvide all medically relevant information to the ME/Coroner to obtain release for donationCommunicate effectively with families of potential organ and tissue donors to provide information and supportObtain and document authorization of organ and tissue donation in accordance with Gift of Hope policyPerform physical assessment of potential donorsCoordinate medical management of donation after circulatory death (DCD) donors with the hospital team to ensure appropriate hemodynamic statusParticipate in departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, educational activities and required training as assignedOther duties as assigned
Qualifications:The following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.Minimum of one year in Allied Health or graduate RN providing patient care in an acute care setting, or previous OPO clinical experienceOther candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experienceThe following identifies the minimum education and training required to perform the essential functions of the job.Minimum of one year in Allied Health or graduate RN providing patient care in an acute care setting, or previous OPO clinical experienceOther candidates may be considered on an individual basis at the discretion of management, dependent on aligned job experienceExperience and Skills RequiredThe following indicates the minimum skills and experience required to perform the essential functions of the job. This position requires a highly energetic person who:Is compassionate, conscientious and ethicalDemonstrates a high level of accountabilityPossesses strong written and verbal communication skillsHas the ability to work productively and independentlyIs comfortable in the presence of emotional distress, death, and dyingBasic computer skills
Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Ability to work outside normal business hours12-hour shifts including day shifts, night shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned; shifts extending beyond 12-hours when responsibilities warrantAbility to drive personal auto to work assignments within the donor service areaAbility to learn and use technology such as computers, mobile devices and related software for communication and documentationAbility to see, hear, speak and communicate effectivelyAbility to sit or stand for long periods of timeAbility to respond to dispatches in a timely manner and arrive to work sites as assignedAbility to function in an office environment and all hospital clinical practice areasAbility to move donor from cart to bed with assistanceAbility to stand, bend, stoop and kneel to perform job functionsAbility to lift 50 lbs. of equipment from ground level to table-top level, and to push/pull 75 lbs. on a roller cartAbility to use personal cell phone for business purposes
Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job.Normal office environmentHospital clinical environment, including all patient care areasWeekends and shifts extending beyond 12 hours when responsibilities warrantTravel by personal auto or occasionally by plane to hospitals and other meeting locations within Gift of Hopes service areaOccasional travel outside the service area by auto or plane to attend conferences or meetingsCarry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hoursThe policy of Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network is to promote equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuous program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran designated under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act, as amended (VEVRAA). This reaffirms our commitment to this policy.