Palliative Care Coordinator

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital in Newark, NJ is seeking a Palliative Care Coordinator to provide bereavement services, palliative care, and spiritual support for patients nearing end of life and their families. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Advanced Practice Nurse for Ethics and Bereavement and with the Medical and Nursing staff to model compassionate care throughout the hospital.

The position includes leading bereavement groups, contributing to education programs, and supporting research on

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or Nursing required.
• At least two years of related hospice or acute care experience.
• Eligible for or able to obtain one of the following certifications: Thanatology (ADEC), CHP-SW, ACHP-SW, CHPN, ACHPN.

Responsibilities

• Provide bereavement services, palliative care, and spiritual support to patients nearing end of life and their families.
• Collaborate with the Advanced Practice Nurse for Ethics and Bereavement and with hospital staff to model compassionate care and support staff education.
• Assist in data collection for research on end-of-life decision-making in collaboration with the health care team.
• Facilitate bereavement support groups for families who have experienced loss.
• Participate in staff development programs and patient/family education on Bereavement, end-of-life decision-making, patient rights, palliative care and spiritual issues.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Education

Master's degree in counseling, social work or nursing

Job description

Overview

The primary purpose of the Palliative Care Coordinator position is to utilize expertise to provide bereavement services, palliative care, and spiritual support within University Hospital for patients who are dying and their families. Works collaboratively with the Advanced Practice Nurse for Ethic and Bereavement and with the Medical and Nursing Staffs of University Hospital to facilitate bereavement, spiritual support and palliative care that can serve as a model for other institutions. Assists in the gathering of data for research in end-of-life decision-making in collaboration with all health care disciplines. Facilitates bereavement support groups for families who experience the death of a loved one. Participates in staff development programs and patient/family education programs related to bereavement, end-of-life decision-making, patient rights, palliative care, and spiritual issues.

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Palliative Care Coordinator position is to utilize expertise to provide bereavement services, palliative care, and spiritual support within University Hospital for patients who are dying and their families. Works collaboratively with the Advanced Practice Nurse for Ethic and Bereavement and with the Medical and Nursing Staffs of University Hospital to facilitate bereavement, spiritual support and palliative care that can serve as a model for other institutions. Assists in the gathering of data for research in end-of-life decision-making in collaboration with all health care disciplines. Facilitates bereavement support groups for families who experience the death of a loved one. Participates in staff development programs and patient/family education programs related to bereavement, end-of-life decision-making, patient rights, palliative care, and spiritual issues.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work or Nursing required. At least two (2) years of related experience in a hospice program, or an acute care setting required. Candidates must possess, or be eligible to sit for the next available certification exam for one of the following certifications: Thanatology Certification from the Association for Death Education & Counseling (ADEC), Hospice & Palliative Social Worker Certification (CHP-SW), Advanced Hospice & Palliative Social Worker Certification (ACHP-SW) from the National Association of Social Workers, Hospice & Palliative Nursing Certification (CHPN), Advanced Hospice & Palliative Nursing Certification (ACHPN) from the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses (NBCHPN). Spanish speaking highly desirable. The Palliative Care Coordinator must be able to pass a medical evaluation and a respirator fit test and wear an N95 particulate filter respirator mask in accordance with PEOSHA standards as a condition of employment. Annual Respirator Fit Testing required.