Director of Donation Services

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes goals, objectives, and work plans necessary to maximize clinical outcomes. Maintains and monitors the effectiveness of the donation process.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with other programs to achieve and maintain efficient operations. Works collaboratively with tissue/eye banks to maximize donation and service to the community. Develops strategic plans to increase organ donation for area hospitals.
• Provides guidance and oversight to the hospital development program. Develops, implements, and evaluates hospital relations that support the strategic plan.
• Ensures all clinical activities are in accordance with established standards, department policies and procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements. Updates policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance as needed.
• Oversees hiring, training, and supervision of clinical staff. Ensures staff competency in all areas of organ recovery, including donor identification, obtaining consent, donor management, organ placement, and organ recovery and preservation. Works with managers to improve staff recruitment/retention.
• Works with quality assurance to collect and analyze data necessary to monitor and improve systems and processes.
• Assists in developing and evaluating new technology to advance the science of organ recovery and transplantation.
• Presents professional and public education topics as needed. Facilitates the coordinator’s professional development.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in nursing field or related and 5 years of critical care or organ procurement experience required
• Master's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common industry-related journals, financial reports, and legal documents required
• Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from clients, regulatory agencies or members of the business community required
• Ability to effectively write reports and articles that conform to appropriate style and format required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• ABTC Certification upon hire required

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