Donor Family Advocate

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The Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency https://www.laora.org/ at UHealth is currently seeking a full time Donor Family Advocate to work in Miami, FL. The OPO Donor Family Advocate 1 responds to potential organ donor referrals from hospitals. The OPO Donor Family Advocate 1 interfaces with hospital staff to assess and influence case progression. The incumbent supports and educates the potential donor's legal next-of-kin (NOK) regarding donation options. The OPO Donor Family Advocate 1 conducts discussion of authorization by donor designation (i.e., first-person authorization via the donor registry, when applicable) or requests authorization for donation from legal NOK. This position assists with Hospital Development strategies and activities to improve the donation process.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds to referral notifications, rapid on-site identification and clinical/social evaluation of potential donors and participates in the discussion of authorization by donor designation (when applicable) or request for authorization for donation from legal next of kin.

• Completes accurate and timely documentation of donor-related activities in computerized confidential donor record and forms according to established policies and procedures.

• Participates in notification of, and interaction with, administrator on-call and triage coordinator as appropriate and according to established policies and procedures.

• Assists with responses to entire LAORA service area to perform job functions via personal automobile.

• Attends and participates in conference calls and organizational meetings as directed.

• Supports families as needed to complete chart documentation, case follow up, projects and assignments.

• Successfully completes Dual Advocacy training and implements techniques.

• Participates in annual or biennial approach training and implements updated techniques.

• Maintains confidentiality of donor and recipient information according to established policies and procedures.

• Interacts with other DFA, DMC, TC, AOC, and HD roles for information exchange regarding case activity and management.

• Interacts with After Care Coordinators to provide information regarding family/donor specifics, as appropriate.

• Submits research for professional meetings and publications regarding family support activities, as appropriate.

• Stays current in transplant related trends through pursuit of educational opportunities and participation in national organizations (UNOS, AOPO, NATCO, etc.).

• Participates in continuous quality improvement and/or research projects

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

CPTC, Credential as RN, CRT, Foreign MD, EMT or Paramedic preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 2 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H5