Living Kidney Donor Advocate - Rights & Support

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; Presencial; USD 33.000 - 55.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking an Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) to support living kidney donor candidates throughout referral, evaluation, surgery and follow-up. The ILDA protects donor rights, ensures informed decisions, and works with the transplant team to address questions and concerns.

Per CMS/UNOS/TJC regulations, the role emphasizes ethical practice and donor welfare in a hospital setting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to actively listen
• Ability to communicate assessments and concerns to the transplant team and advocate for the donor's best interests
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team and collaboration with physicians, nurses and other professionals

Responsabilidades

• Represent and advise the donor candidate to protect their rights and promote their best interests.
• Provide a safe environment for the donor to express questions about evaluation and surgery.
• Ensure informed consent discussions cover risks and donor motivation.
• Maintain donor records and coordinate with transplant team.
• Monitor donor decision-freedom and support withdrawal if requested up to day of surgery.
• Provide post-donation follow-up support and caregiver contact as needed.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Independent work

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Descripción del empleo

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking an Independent Living Donor Advocate (ILDA) to support living kidney donor candidates throughout referral, evaluation, surgery and follow-up. The ILDA protects donor rights, ensures informed decisions, and works with the transplant team to address questions and concerns.

Per CMS/UNOS/TJC regulations, the role emphasizes ethical practice and donor welfare in a hospital setting.