DCI Donor Services, Inc.
Float Pool - Family Care Coordinator
DCI Donor Services, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
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Come work with DCIDS (New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, Tennessee Donor Services) without having to relocate! The Float Pool Family Care Coordinator is a full-time role that leads family donation conversations throughout our 3 Organ Procurement Organizations. This opportunity is perfect for experienced coordinators looking for travel opportunities that include DCIDS benefits! This is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a team that is passionate to end the transplant waiting list by saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation!
What is a Family Care Coordinator? Family Care Coordinators (FCCs) support and educate the potential donor’s next-of-kin regarding donation options. FCCs determine family dynamics and assess the family’s understanding of the patient’s prognosis to aid in the donation process. They work alongside other clinical team members and hospital staff to be both an advocate for donation and a resource to the donor’s family.
Company Overview And Mission Tennessee Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of Tennessee – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.
For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.
DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.
Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.
Key Responsibilities This Position Will Perform Include
Determines family dynamics and assesses the family’s understanding of the patient’s prognosis when appropriate to initiate the donation discussion.
Initiates the donation discussion and authorization process for potential organ and tissue donor families prior to, during and after death declaration. Provides families with the detailed information required to give legal informed authorization for anatomical donation.
Responds on site independently and/or in conjunction with assigned staff to all appropriate hospital referrals within designated time outlined per policy and procedure.
Communicates with the attending physician and other members of the healthcare team to establish rapport and ensure a collaborative planned approach for the donation discussion and authorization process.
Obtains authorization for donation per UAGA and verifies appropriate medical and legal documentation necessary.
Visually assesses donors, interpret charts, document information and communicate findings.
Collaborates with hospital and medical staff to provide potential donor families with accurate and timely information regarding the patient’s current clinical course. Maintains communication with hospital staff and attending physician regarding the potential donor family’s understanding of the prognosis and acts as a family advocate to the health care team as necessary.
Provides education to hospital staff regarding authorization, family care process and donation process.
Responsibilities may be affected by increased donor activity. Performs other duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
A bachelor’s degree
2 – 4 years of healthcare experience with families, counseling, bereavement, and/or crisis intervention
Knowledge of medical and legal principles of authorization, donor evaluation, and management.
Exceptional teamwork, communication, and conflict management skills.
Valid Driver’s license with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements
We Offer a Competitive Compensation Package Including
Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
403(b) plan with matching contribution
Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Wellness Program
Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
Cell phone discounts through Verizon
New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.
DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.
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Come work with DCIDS (New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, Tennessee Donor Services) without having to relocate! The Float Pool Family Care Coordinator is a full-time role that leads family donation conversations throughout our 3 Organ Procurement Organizations. This opportunity is perfect for experienced coordinators looking for travel opportunities that include DCIDS benefits! This is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a team that is passionate to end the transplant waiting list by saving and improving lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation!
What is a Family Care Coordinator? Family Care Coordinators (FCCs) support and educate the potential donor’s next-of-kin regarding donation options. FCCs determine family dynamics and assess the family’s understanding of the patient’s prognosis to aid in the donation process. They work alongside other clinical team members and hospital staff to be both an advocate for donation and a resource to the donor’s family.
Company Overview And Mission Tennessee Donor Services is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of Tennessee – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.
For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.
DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.
Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.
Key Responsibilities This Position Will Perform Include
Determines family dynamics and assesses the family’s understanding of the patient’s prognosis when appropriate to initiate the donation discussion.
Initiates the donation discussion and authorization process for potential organ and tissue donor families prior to, during and after death declaration. Provides families with the detailed information required to give legal informed authorization for anatomical donation.
Responds on site independently and/or in conjunction with assigned staff to all appropriate hospital referrals within designated time outlined per policy and procedure.
Communicates with the attending physician and other members of the healthcare team to establish rapport and ensure a collaborative planned approach for the donation discussion and authorization process.
Obtains authorization for donation per UAGA and verifies appropriate medical and legal documentation necessary.
Visually assesses donors, interpret charts, document information and communicate findings.
Collaborates with hospital and medical staff to provide potential donor families with accurate and timely information regarding the patient’s current clinical course. Maintains communication with hospital staff and attending physician regarding the potential donor family’s understanding of the prognosis and acts as a family advocate to the health care team as necessary.
Provides education to hospital staff regarding authorization, family care process and donation process.
Responsibilities may be affected by increased donor activity. Performs other duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
A bachelor’s degree
2 – 4 years of healthcare experience with families, counseling, bereavement, and/or crisis intervention
Knowledge of medical and legal principles of authorization, donor evaluation, and management.
Exceptional teamwork, communication, and conflict management skills.
Valid Driver’s license with ability to pass MVR underwriting requirements
We Offer a Competitive Compensation Package Including
Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
403(b) plan with matching contribution
Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Wellness Program
Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
Cell phone discounts through Verizon
New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.
DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.
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