Assistant Manager, Recovery Services (Organ Procurement)

LifeLink Foundation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical, dental, and life

Generous company-paid pension plan

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Job summary

LifeLink Foundation is seeking an Assistant Manager, Recovery Services, to lead and mentor Transplant Coordinators and staff, ensuring high-quality organ and tissue procurement within regulatory frameworks. You will oversee orientation, ongoing training, and performance development while collaborating with QA/PI and management.

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, willingness to work full-time with 24-hour call, and ABTC certification.

Qualifications

• BSN, RN or PA or equivalent with four years’ transplant coordination or critical care experience.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work 40 hours/week and participate in 24-hour call; ABTC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor Transplant Coordinators and staff per LifeLink policies.
• Coordinate staff orientation and ongoing training for new coordinators.
• Coordinate organ procurement efforts to maximize recovered organs and transplants.
• Ensure compliance with LifeLink and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Lead performance improvement initiatives with QA/PI and regulatory partners.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BSN, RN or PA or equivalent

Job description

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 an Assistant Manager, Recovery Services, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission. Primarily responsible for daily oversight, mentoring, education, and evaluation of Transplant Coordinators and other assigned staff while working within established LifeLink Foundation, OPO, and regulating agency policies and protocols. Coordinates the orientation of new Transplant Coordinators to ensure the process is efficient and comprehensive. Mentors new Coordinator staff through one‑on‑one interactions, frequent meetings and through collaboration with the Recovery Services Specialists and Managers. Coordinates procurement efforts in pursuit of maximizing the number of organs recovered and transplanted. Maintains clinical skills and may function as a Transplant Coordinator. This position maintains an ongoing open line of communication with the Director of Recovery Services, Manager of Recovery Services, Administrator on Call, and the OPO Director(s), as appropriate. In addition this position is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, strategies, and action plans related to the procurement and utilization of organs and tissue for transplantation.

Key Responsibilities

• Guides assigned staff toward accomplishment of LifeLink’s mission and goals; including selection, training and development, scheduling and job assignment, coaching and counseling, appraisal and recognition, and recommending promotional and disciplinary status:
• Directs work planning: approves call schedules, vacation requests, expense reports, etc., to ensure adequate staff and adherence to policies, as directed by Manager of Recovery Services.
• Participates in hiring through screening resumes and conducting interviews.
• Serves as mentor to new staff by coordinating and participating in classroom orientation and regular meetings to assess progress and meets documentation deadlines.
• May participate in mid-year and annual performance appraisals of assigned staff in collaboration with Manager of Recovery Services.
• Has the ability to perform all responsibilities of a Transplant Coordinator and may participate in the Transplant Coordinator call schedule.
• Possesses knowledge of medical and legal principles of donor evaluation, authorization, management, and allocation to serve as a resource and mentor to newer coordinators.
• Serves as a backup to the Manager of Recovery Services.
• Participates in the development, implementation and training on policies and procedures relating to donor identification, management, organ recovery, and allocation.
• Supervises, evaluates and assists in the development of Core Competencies for the department and oversees their implementation on an annual basis.
• Works closely with the Director and Manager of QA/PI, Manager of Recovery Services and OPO Director(s) to collaboratively design and implement projects (e.g. PDSA’s) to measure performance and implement innovative and effective performance improvement methods and tools to drive key organizational goals.
• Assists with on-site competency evaluation to increase and maintain the expertise of all Transplant Coordinators and establish consistency of practice as directed by the Manager of Recovery Services.
• Maintains confidentiality of LifeLink business.
• Creates a positive learning environment for coworkers through effective communication and exhibits strong leadership skills.
• Works in conjunction with the OPO QA Department to facilitate the OPO QAPI process through active participation in the Process / Performance Improvement Committee initiatives and directives.
• Performs other related job duties as required and assigned.

Who You Are

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
• BSN, RN or PA or equivalent. Four years’ experience as a transplant coordinator or experience in critical care nursing or other positions with similar responsibilities. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, problem analysis and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to motivate peers and achieve cooperation.
• Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week and participate in 24-hour call. Required to work for extended periods of time with few breaks. Must obtain and maintain ABTC certification.
• Must maintain a valid driver license and have reliable personal automobile to be used with company reimbursement using IRS guidelines. Must be able to travel within the service area by ground or air.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and transfer short distances

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

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.

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