Registered Nurse - Hospice Acute Care Coor - Contingent

Unit Description

Qualified candidate will have RN degree, one year of Med/Surg experience, Hospice experience is preferred. Candidate should be able to work independently but also cohesively with team members. Qualified candidate should also be able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to, hospital Case Managers, providers, and unit staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients for hospice inpatient and assists with complex hospice consults/referrals.
• Maintains the continuity of care by ensuring patient needs are met.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team to provide complete patient/family care and referral.
• Provides pain management and symptom control.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Possess the ability to be flexible in adapting policies and procedures to meet the needs presented by hospice patients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills to present a positive image of hospice to those whom are referred to the program.

Benefits

Over 97% of our clinicians feel that they are doing meaningful work and that their leader cares about them.

Pay

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Schedule

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