Registered Nurse - Hospice Acute Care Coordinator

Job Description

Shift: Days

Status: Contingent; cover shifts at Henry Ford St John, HF Warren, and other HF Ascension hospitals as we onboard

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.

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