Bereavement Coordinator
Sanford Health
Bereavement Coordinator
Sanford Health
Nonprofit health system operating hospitals
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.


Work Shift:
8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Compensation:
Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50



Union Position:
No

Department Details
We are seeking a compassionate Bereavement Coordinator to provide grief support and bereavement services while also managing a patient caseload. This full-time role offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional care and support to patients and families.Summary
Develops, implements, and coordinates the Bereavement Care Program focused on the family and patient/resident experience. Develops individualized plan of care for families to cope with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.Job Description
Provide guidance and plan of care for multidisciplinary caregivers to maintain consistent approach and support. Establishes working relationships and collaborates with all local support groups and facilitates the internal Bereavement support group. Coordinates the program services activities.
Coordinates the logistical implementation of the program, and adheres to program actions and deliverables based on program grants when relevant. Manages multiple concurrent projects and/or priorities. Establishes project plans that identify, communicate, and track tasks and deliverables to meet goals/objectives. Evaluates key metrics related to project goals/objectives. Coordinates communication and related committee meetings with internal and external partners. Utilizes interdependence in the workplace and on work projects within the department. Assesses and monitors potential or actual problems and implements resolutions needed for successful outcome. Respects and maintains confidentiality.
May collaborate with Physician Palliative Care provider for initial consult and Spiritual Care to provide grief and bereavement support services to patients/residents and families affected by trauma or sudden serious illness and death.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required in Social Work
Clinical licensure may be required dependent on patient population and department specialties:
North Dakota:
Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
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Nonprofit health system operating hospitals
Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.
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