Clinical Coordinator Palliative Care

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator of Palliative Care works under the direction of the Senior Director of Nursing and in accordance with the organization’s mission and vision and the nursing department’s philosophy. The coordinator collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and serves as a registered nurse, team leader, and central coordinator for clinical services provided to palliative care patients. The role advocates for patients and families, facilitating services according to patients’ wishes and fostering a safe, supportive environment for sharing information. The coordinator participates in patient rounds, leads weekly team meetings, works with the Medical Director and attending physicians to plan monthly program meetings, and serves as a resource to staff. The role also participates actively in the Graduate Medical Education Program and maintains information for quality assurance and program development. The coordinator is responsible for adhering to hospital policies and procedures, including safety requirements. The position may involve travel to other locations to support operational needs. It may require respiratory protection, which can prohibit facial hair, and may be designated essential during institutional emergencies. Pass days and shifts for hospital positions may change as necessary. Candidates must complete the stated pre-employment health, reference, drug-screening, and regulatory requirements and provide copies of required New York State licenses or certificates.

Requirements

Current licensure to practice in New York State.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Experience in hospice or palliative care.
Excellent communication skills.
Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive formal assessments of referred patients and families in collaboration with the team, documenting reasons for admission and reviewing problems and symptoms to develop a plan of care.
Participate in and may lead team and family conferences.
Serve as a team leader and resource to other staff concerning palliative care.
Communicate with social workers and case management when planning patient care.
Report and record patient symptoms, responses to therapeutic measures, and progress.
Participate in daily patient rounds as determined by the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in discharge planning and maintain active knowledge of community resources.
Chair the Ethics Committee.
Collect and report palliative care data to SBUH to support collaboration and alignment of quality initiatives.
Lead weekly team meetings and work with the Medical Director and attending physicians to plan monthly program meetings.
Participate actively in the Graduate Medical Education Program.
Maintain information pertinent to quality assurance and program development.
Advocate for patients and families and facilitate services according to patients’ wishes.
Adhere to established hospital policies and procedures, including safety requirements.