LifeLink
Organ Placement Manager
LifeLink, Norcross, Georgia, United States, 30092
We Are LifeLink...
Our Vision is to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. Our Mission is to honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.
Our Values are: Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.
Why choose LifeLink? We offer the following:
Amazing culture since 1982Company paid Medical, Dental, Disability & Life InsuranceGenerous company paid Pension Plan for your RetirementPaid Vacation, Sick Days & HolidaysEncouraging career trackFitness Membership Reimbursement...much more!Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to saving lives.
Summary:
Primary responsibility is to work within established LifeLink Foundation, OPO, and regulating agency policies and procedures to direct the resources available to bring about a successful placement of cadaveric kidneys and/or extra-renal organs for transplantation. The Organ Placement Manager will be responsible for day to day oversight, mentoring, education, and evaluation of the Organ Placement Coordinators. The Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, strategies, and action plans related to the placement of organs for transplantation. This position will function as a resource and support for all Recovery Services staff and will work in close collaboration with the Recovery Services Manager and Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities:
Guides assigned staff toward accomplishment of LifeLink's mission and goals; including selection, training and development, scheduling and job assignment, coaching and counseling, appraisal and recognition, and recommending promotional and disciplinary coaching.Directs work planning: approves call schedules, vacation requests, expense reports, etc., to ensure adequate staff and adherence to policies.Participates in hiring through screening resumes and conducting interviews.Manages process of mid-year and annual evaluations of coordinators and other assigned staff, providing one-on-one evaluations and goal planning with the goal of strengthening and increasing personal and professional competencies.Is able to function in all duties of an Organ Placement Coordinator as needed.Coordinate appropriate resources for the successful placement of local and import renal and extra- renal organs procured or received, following established LifeLink and UNOS policies and procedures.Maintain concise, accurate records of data regarding organ imports and organ discards including, timely completion of all required data forms and logs.Create a positive learning environment for coworkers and exhibit strong leadership skills. Model effective communication with coworkers, physicians, and hospital staff.Possess knowledge of medical and legal principles of organ allocation, serving as a resource and mentor to Coordinators.Demonstrate working knowledge and competence with LifeLink and UNOS organ recovery policies and procedures. Adhere to the standards of practice for quality assurance procedures established within the Foundation.Participate in the development, implementation, and training of policies and procedures relating to organ recovery and allocation.Work closely with the Medical Director on-call and the Administrator on-call on all issues pertaining to clinical and technical aspects of organ allocation and serve as a resource for Coordinators on same.Participate in weekly conference calls/meetings to review organ placement efforts of each donor as appropriate. Assume a leadership role in the Quarterly OPO/Physician's Quality Assurance meetings.Actively participate in analysis of data and benchmark activity and lead organ-placement reviews for quality assurance and enhanced organ allocation opportunities with the goal of increasing organ utilization and quality.Work on special assignments and projects as directed by Director of Recovery Services or Executive Directors.Responsible for participating in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Plan.Requirements:
RN and or healthcare related field preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred.Demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, problem analysis and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and achieve cooperation.Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with other staff members and hospital or other external agency personnel.Must be able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality of LifeLink business.
Working Conditions:
Generally pleasant in a fully supported team-office environment with periods of high stress and extended hours. On-call rotation responsibilities with 24-hour cell phone accessibility.
Our Vision is to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. Our Mission is to honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.
Our Values are: Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.
Why choose LifeLink? We offer the following:
Amazing culture since 1982Company paid Medical, Dental, Disability & Life InsuranceGenerous company paid Pension Plan for your RetirementPaid Vacation, Sick Days & HolidaysEncouraging career trackFitness Membership Reimbursement...much more!Join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to saving lives.
Summary:
Primary responsibility is to work within established LifeLink Foundation, OPO, and regulating agency policies and procedures to direct the resources available to bring about a successful placement of cadaveric kidneys and/or extra-renal organs for transplantation. The Organ Placement Manager will be responsible for day to day oversight, mentoring, education, and evaluation of the Organ Placement Coordinators. The Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, strategies, and action plans related to the placement of organs for transplantation. This position will function as a resource and support for all Recovery Services staff and will work in close collaboration with the Recovery Services Manager and Assistant Manager.
Responsibilities:
Guides assigned staff toward accomplishment of LifeLink's mission and goals; including selection, training and development, scheduling and job assignment, coaching and counseling, appraisal and recognition, and recommending promotional and disciplinary coaching.Directs work planning: approves call schedules, vacation requests, expense reports, etc., to ensure adequate staff and adherence to policies.Participates in hiring through screening resumes and conducting interviews.Manages process of mid-year and annual evaluations of coordinators and other assigned staff, providing one-on-one evaluations and goal planning with the goal of strengthening and increasing personal and professional competencies.Is able to function in all duties of an Organ Placement Coordinator as needed.Coordinate appropriate resources for the successful placement of local and import renal and extra- renal organs procured or received, following established LifeLink and UNOS policies and procedures.Maintain concise, accurate records of data regarding organ imports and organ discards including, timely completion of all required data forms and logs.Create a positive learning environment for coworkers and exhibit strong leadership skills. Model effective communication with coworkers, physicians, and hospital staff.Possess knowledge of medical and legal principles of organ allocation, serving as a resource and mentor to Coordinators.Demonstrate working knowledge and competence with LifeLink and UNOS organ recovery policies and procedures. Adhere to the standards of practice for quality assurance procedures established within the Foundation.Participate in the development, implementation, and training of policies and procedures relating to organ recovery and allocation.Work closely with the Medical Director on-call and the Administrator on-call on all issues pertaining to clinical and technical aspects of organ allocation and serve as a resource for Coordinators on same.Participate in weekly conference calls/meetings to review organ placement efforts of each donor as appropriate. Assume a leadership role in the Quarterly OPO/Physician's Quality Assurance meetings.Actively participate in analysis of data and benchmark activity and lead organ-placement reviews for quality assurance and enhanced organ allocation opportunities with the goal of increasing organ utilization and quality.Work on special assignments and projects as directed by Director of Recovery Services or Executive Directors.Responsible for participating in quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) activities for the OPO as outlined in the OPO Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Plan.Requirements:
RN and or healthcare related field preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred.Demonstrated strong leadership, organizational, problem analysis and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and achieve cooperation.Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with other staff members and hospital or other external agency personnel.Must be able to maintain professionalism and confidentiality of LifeLink business.
Working Conditions:
Generally pleasant in a fully supported team-office environment with periods of high stress and extended hours. On-call rotation responsibilities with 24-hour cell phone accessibility.