Registered Nurse Hospice Acute Care Coor

Henry Ford Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Hospice Care Coordinator to support patients at the primary location with coverage at HF Ascension Novi and other HF Ascension Hospitals as needed. The role emphasizes assessment, symptom control, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient/family care.

The nurse must hold an active Michigan RN license, have Hospice knowledge, and be flexible to adapt policies to patient needs. Hospice experience is preferred and encouraged.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Requires understanding of the Hospice concept and current pain/symptom management.
• Strong interpersonal skills to present hospice positively to referrals.
• Flexible in adapting policies to patient/family needs.
• Previous hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a care coordinator for Hospice within the hospice setting.
• Assesses and identifies patient needs per hospice care model.
• Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient/family care and referrals.
• Provides pain management and symptom control.
• Maintains continuity of care by ensuring patient needs are met.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pain management

Adaptability

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing

RN license in Michigan

Hospice certification preferred

Job description

Shift : Days

Status : 24 hours per week; every other weekend rotation along with holiday rotation.

Location : Primary location will be HF Ascension Novi but must be able and willing to cover shifts if needed at all HF Ascension Hospitals.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Functions as a care coordinator for Hospice within the hospice setting. Assesses and identifies patient needs in accordance with the hospice concept of care. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team to provide complete patient/family care and referral. Provides pain management and symptom control. Maintains the continuity of care by ensuring patient needs are met.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Requires an Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Requires understanding and acceptance of the Hospice concept of care, and a working knowledge of current pain and symptom management.
• Requires interpersonal skills to present a positive image of hospice to those whom are referred to the program.
• Possess the ability to be flexible in adapting policies and procedures to meet the needs presented by hospice patients and families.
• Previous hospice experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Requires current licensure in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse. Hospice certification preferred.