Clinical Coordinator Palliative Care

About the role

The Clinical Coordinator of Palliative Care works under the direction of the Senior Director of Nursing and performs activities in accordance with the mission and vision of the organization and the philosophy of the department of nursing. The coordinator works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team; functioning as a registered nurse, team leader and central coordinator for clinical services rendered to our palliative care patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive formal assessments of the referred patient and family, documenting reasons for admission, and reviewing problems and symptoms as a basis for developing a plan of care.
• Participates and may lead team and family conferences.
• Functions as a team leader and resource to other staff concerning palliative care.
• Communicates with social worker and case management in planning patient's care.
• Reports and records patient's symptoms, response to therapeutic measures and progress.
• Participates in daily patient rounds, as determined by the inter-disciplinary team.
• Participates in the discharging planning and maintains an active knowledge of community resources.
• Chairs the Ethics Committee.
• Collects and reports Palliative care Data to SBUH for collaboration and alignment of Quality Initiatives.

Requirements

Current Licensure to practice in New York State. Bachelors in nursing. Experience in hospice/palliative care. Excellent communication Skills. Computer literate.

Qualifications

Master's degree in nursing preferred.

Skills

Excellent communication Skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$106,000.00 - $120,000.00

Schedule

Full-time

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Physical Demands

Standing, walking 90% of the time. Lifting patients with assistance.

Special Instructions

All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established based on relevant experience.

Company Overview

Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of Stony Brook Medicine provides direct access to the highest level of academic-based medical care. Located in the heart of the village of Southampton, two hours from New York City, the hospital provides healthcare services to a diverse community of year-round residents, second homeowners and vacationers. The population, about 75,000 in the winter months, increases sharply to more than 300,000 in the summer. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital has been recognized as a Long Island Top Workplace by Newsday among large employers (defined as having 500+ employees).