Registered Nurse - Hospice Acute Care Coor

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all. Job Description

Shift:  Days

Status: 40 hours per week

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.