Organ and Tissue Donation Aftercare Coordinator

Work Schedule:
1.0 FTE, 100%, day shift position. This position will work at the UW Health Tissue and Donation building located at 448 Science Dr. in Madison, WI. The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM. Some travel to other hospitals and attending events will also be required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

This impactful role offers the opportunity to oversee key components of the UW Health Organ and Tissue Donation Program, introduce innovative ideas, and help shape the future of support and services for donor families.

We are seeking an OTD Aftercare Coordinator to:

• Provide bereavement and grief support directly to donor families
• Support, guide, and provide direction for the donor family aftercare program of UW Organ and Tissue Donation (UW OTD)
• Serve as a key liaison between donor families and various stakeholders, including hospital staff, partner organizations, and community groups
• Gather donor family feedback, provide observation and feedback, and collaborate with leadership to engage in process improvement process
• Maintain and facilitate the private donor family services social media group page

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work, nursing, grief/bereavement care or related field Required
• Master's Degree in social work, nursing, grief/bereavement care or related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting Required
• Experience in organ procurement or transplantation Preferred
• Experience in end of life settings, Hospice, or ICU setting Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Must possess a current, valid driver's license issued by the individual's state of residence.
  Must be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of three (3) years of driving experience to operate a Personal Vehicle, Patient/Visitor Vehicle, or standard UW Health Fleet Vehicle. Upon Hire Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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