Registered Nurse - Hospice Acute Care Coor - Full Time Day Shift - Moross

Registered Nurse: Hospice Acute Care Coordinator

Location: HFH St John Moross

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.

Our Culture:

Our average tenure of employees is 7 years. This speaks to our culture. You can expect an environment where:

• You're not just another employee, you are a part of a community of experts dedicated to helping our patients and helping each other succeed.
• Over 97% of our clinicians feel that they are doing meaningful work and that their leader cares about them.
• Everyone is welcome. Diversity and inclusion are considered in all our decisions and are the key reasons that we are nationally recognized as a top diversity employer. Modern Healthcare named Henry Ford Health a top diversity leader.
• Our department functions like a family

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.