Family Care Coordinator / Columbus, GA - $3,000 Sign-on-Bonus

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!

About LifeLink
More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.

What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.

Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture—Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.

What You’ll Do
As a Family Care Coordinator, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Primary responsibility is to utilize the resources available and coordinate information with appropriate hospital and LifeLink staff to evaluate and respond to hospital referrals for the purpose of determining a potential organ/tissue donor. Apply LifeLink Organ Recovery policies and procedures in performing and documenting the approach, authorization, honor donor designation, and medical/social behaviors interview of next-of-kin and other appropriate family members/associates to offer the option of organ/tissue donation for the purpose of transplantation. Participate in call schedule rotation to ensure coverage of this position’s responsibilities 24/7.  Case dynamics and logistics will warrant automobile and/or air travel regularly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the Family Care Coordinator (FCC) call schedule coordinating FCC responsibilities with other vascular coordinator staff.
• Referral, pre-authorization and authorization responsibilities will consist of but may not be limited to:
  • referral evaluation after brain death has been declared or testing planned,
  • determination of suitability,
  • verification of name and location of next-of-kin,
  • notifying the 1^st call vascular coordinator with all potential donor situations
  • completion of physical assessment utilizing approved forms,
  • review of patient’s hospital chart,
  • review of donor information with appropriate hospital personnel,
  • determine a plan for the family, and
  • when determined appropriate, approaching family members and requesting authorization from next-of-kin utilizing approved consent and medical history forms and protocols. 
• Post authorization responsibilities will consist of but may not be limited to:
  • offering family all appropriate information,
  • notifying the 1^st call vascular coordinator of authorization request outcome,
  • introduction of vascular coordinator who will take over case, to family members,
  • provide follow-up with family in conjunction with vascular coordinator, and administrator on call.
  • provide follow-up to appropriate Hospital Development Liaison.
  • review of and co-sign family letters where/when appropriate to do so.
• Case initiation responsibilities will consist of but may not be limited to:
  • initiating a donor chart,
  • write beginning orders, obtain blood and nodes for serology testing and HLA tissue typing.

Who You Are

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
• Clinical experience a plus.
• Minimum of two years in a related field and appropriate experience in a medical environment or social services field. Medical degree/certification a preferred.  Previous experience as Clinical Counselor, Bereavement Counselor,  Healthcare Advocate, Funeral Director, Social Worker, Case Manager, Family Counselor. a plus.
• Demonstrated above average interactive verbal communication skills.
• Availability to handle rotation of 24/7 call responsibilities and a work schedule that may require response to emergency back-up call coverage.
• Availability for automobile and/or air travel on a regular basis.
•  Current driver license with good verifiable driving record.
• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment

Why LifeLink?

• Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope
• Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico
• COMPANY PAID Medical, Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
• Generous COMPANY PAID Pension Plan for your Retirement
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit
• Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to Help Change Lives?
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