Hospital Case Manager
Company: DCI Donor Services
Location: Santa Rosa
Posted on: January 22, 2026
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Job Description:
DCI Donor Services Sierra Donor Services (SDS) is looking for a
dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives Our
mission at SDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation,
and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this
important work We want people to join our team in the role of
Hospital Case Manager with previous experience with families,
counseling, bereavement and/or crisis intervention. This position
will be the onsite Hospital Case Manager at Santa Rosa Memorial
Hospital to facilitate all aspects of making organ donation happen.
SUMMARY FUNCTION: The Hospital Case Manager is responsible for
providing support for organ donation activities within the assigned
facility/facilities to maximize opportunities for organ donation.
Provides consistency and promotes trust in the donation process by
ensuring excellent donor evaluation, management, and organ yield.
Works with donor hospital personnel, physicians, and Organ Recovery
Coordinators (ORC’s) or Donation Coordinators (DCs) to obtain organ
and tissue authorization. Must utilize consistent communication and
empathy for both the donor family and potential transplant
recipients. Extensive on-call services and call duties are
required. May assist with the bereavement program and provide care
to both donor and non-donor families as applicable. COMPANY
OVERVIEW AND MISSION Sierra Donor Services is a designated organ
procurement organization (OPO) within the state of California – and
is a member of the DCI Donor Services family. For over four
decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the
transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for
nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs
and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.
DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery
organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services,
and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life
through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor
Services Eye Bank. Our performance is measured by the way we serve
donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is
our ultimate mission. By mobili With the help of our employee-led
strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and
safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and
forward thinking. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides
extensive on call services to obtain authorization for organ and
tissue donation. On-call responsibilities may be affected by
increased donor activity, staffing shortages, etc. Facilitates the
authorization process for potential organ and tissue donor families
prior to, during and after death declaration. 2. Evaluates
potential donors. Assesses potential donor families, obtains
appropriate authorization for donation, conducts Medical/Social
History interview, and assists donor families through
identification of potential end of life decisions, attending family
meetings and providing donation information as needed. Responsible
for medical management of donors prior to recovery activities.
Directs the placement of anatomical gifts as necessary. Provides
transplant surgeons with information necessary to determine
appropriate recipients. Coordinates and assists in the surgical
recovery of organs and perioperative management of the donor when
necessary. 3. Provides support to Hospital Development Coordinator,
in the assigned facility, to identify formal and informal leaders,
assesses their respective roles, degree of influence and needs.
Works collaboratively with these leaders and utilizes their
expertise to improve and promote donation. Assists in policy and
procedure development. Functions as an expert clinical resource for
the hospital regarding organ and tissue donation. 4. Will visually
assess donors, interpret charts, document information and
communicate findings. Collaborates with hospital and medical staff
to provide potential donor families with accurate and timely
information regarding the patient’s current clinical course.
Maintains communication with hospital staff and attending physician
regarding the potential donor family’s understanding of the
prognosis and acts as a family advocate to the health care team as
necessary. In the event of neurological deterioration and/or
cardiac cessation, provides education to the potential donor family
to include signs and symptoms of brain death, the process of
diagnosing brain death, or cardiac cessation and withdrawal of
support. As appropriate, discusses organ Family Care Coordinator
and tissue donation opportunities with the potential donor family
with the goal being to obtain authorization for donation. 5. In the
event the potential donor stabilizes and is no longer considered a
potential organ donor, establishes an appropriate support system in
collaboration with the health care staff, brings closure to the
relationship with the family and returns if needed or requested. 6.
Provides appropriate information for the bereavement program to all
potential organ and tissue donor families who wish to participate.
As appropriate, provides a follow-up letter to donor families.
Facilitates donor family and recipient communication in accordance
with company policy and procedure. 7. Performs other duties as
assigned. PHYSICAL TRAITS: Walks, stands and sits. Must drive to on
call assignments. Communicates verbally and in writing with donor
families, hospital personnel and physicians. QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Required: RN/PA/Paramedic or related health care degree
or licensure or BA/BS preferred and equivalent work experience. OPO
experience. Experience: Two to four years’ Healthcare experience
with families, counseling, bereavement and/or crisis intervention
preferred. Acute care social worker experience strongly desired.
Licenses/ Certifications: Valid driver license with ability to pass
MVR underwriting requirements. Computer Skills: Working knowledge
of computers and basic data entry skills required. DCIDS is an
EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability Compensation details:
85000-100000 Yearly Salary PI125ade79783f-37156-39342955
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