Registered Nurse - Hospice Acute Care Coordinator - Contingent - Days

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to serve as a Hospice Acute Care Coordinator. In this vital role, you will assess patient needs and coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and their families. Your expertise in pain management and symptom control will be crucial in providing compassionate care. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those facing serious illness, within a supportive and flexible environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of the Hospice concept of care.
• Previous hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team for patient/family care.
• Assesses and identifies patient needs in hospice setting.

Skills

Pain Management

Symptom Control

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Hospice Acute Care Coordinator

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.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services
• Department: Hspice - Detroit Campus
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable