Donor Family Advocate
Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
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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.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only
university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care
powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at
the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we
are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and
sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters
each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide
recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.
We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza
("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of
Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide
ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and
clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or
clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.
Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or
termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected
from discrimination based on certain categories protected by
Federal law. Click here
(https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional
information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H5
Keywords: University of Miami, Hialeah , Donor Family Advocate, Other , Miami, Florida
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