Overview RN ~ Family Care Coordinator/ Registered Nurse- $5,000 Sign on bonus! Join LifeLink Foundation.
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About LifeLink More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that guides us today. LifeLink is a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Our mission is to honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation, with a vision to maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients. Our values are Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality. If you’re inspired by purpose and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.
What You’ll Do As a Family Care Coordinator, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Your primary responsibility is to work with hospitals in our service area to respond to referrals and evaluate for the purpose of determining a potential organ/tissue donor. You will apply LifeLink Organ Recovery policies and procedures in donor evaluation, family approach, authorization/donor designation, and the medical/social behavior interview with appropriate family members/associates for transplantation. Participate in rotation call schedule to ensure coverage 24/7. Travel by automobile regularly; air travel is possible on infrequent occasions.
Key Responsibilities Participation in the Family Care Coordinator (FCC) call schedule
Referral, pre-authorization and authorization responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Onsite referral evaluation to hospitals in the designated service area
Review of patient’s hospital chart for medical suitability
Understanding medical management to preserve the option for donation
Determine hospital plan related to brain death testing and/or end-of-life discussions
Determine appropriate time for family discussion related to donation
Understand policy/procedure of hospital and LifeLink in brain death/testing
Follow LifeLink policy and state statutes when determining legal next of kin and documenting authorization
Help families navigate the donation process and provide resources and compassion with end-of-life decisions.
Post-authorization responsibilities include:
Case startup: starting organ donation order set, obtaining blood for serologies, and lymph node cutdown for HLA typing
Report to oncoming Vascular Coordinator
Provide donor families with follow-up information and support as needed
Collaborate with hospital development and public education programs on initiatives
Who You Are Passionate about helping others and making a difference
Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
Degreed RN with Critical Care experience
Excellent verbal communication skills
Willing to handle 24/7 call responsibilities and possibly respond to emergency back-up calls
Available for automobile and possible air travel regularly
Current driver’s license with a good driving record
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment
Why LifeLink? Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope
Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico
Company-paid Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
Generous company-paid Pension Plan for retirement
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit
Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives
Working Conditions Local/state travel by auto/air is required. Rotation on-call days/hours including nights/weekends/holidays depending on schedule. Possible high stress/extended hours while on call. Team-oriented environment.
EEO: LifeLink is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.