Donation Advocate
3 weeks ago
Job Summary
The Donation Advocate plays a vital role in advocating for organ, eye, and tissue donation at UF Health Shands. This position requires a compassionate and empathetic individual who can effectively communicate with grieving families, providing support and guidance throughout the donation process.
Key Responsibilities
- Notify potential organ donor families of donation intent and obtain authorization for donation from donor families.
- Obtain past medical social history when possible and articulate information in an easily understood and accurate manner to families.
- Coordinate and facilitate emotional support during and after the discussion of the donation process, remaining sensitive to diversity and cultural differences.
- Respond to donor referrals from partner hospitals, adhering to standards of practice and LifeQuest policies.
- Participate in extensive monthly on-call duties for 24-7 referral response to hospitals as determined by senior leadership.
Requirements
- A Registered Nurse or Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Psychology, or a Bachelor's Degree in a related allied health field with a minimum of one year of practical experience in an acute healthcare setting.
- Ability to demonstrate outstanding interpersonal communication skills and interact with families in a supportive and empathetic manner.
- Comfortable using electronic devices to access databases, draft letters, and send/receive emails.
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