Coordinator-Advance Care Planning

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advance Care Planning (ACP) Program Coordinator facilitates improvement of end-of-life health care through practice, education, evaluation, research and consultation specifically related to advance care planning. The Program Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and meeting the ACP referrals utilizing the Respecting Choices model to facilitate advance care planning conversations and assist in completing Advance Directives for Healthcare (ADHC). The ACP Coordinator assists the ACP Manager in coordinating ACP activities, outreach, and development opportunities.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as an RN or LSW
Bachelors Degree.
Three (3) years of clinical experience as an RN or five (5) years clinical experience as an LSW, LCSW, LMSW or MSW
High energy and ability to function effectively in a dynamic work environment.
Superior organization and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrates expertise in use of clinical databases.
Strong analytical, root cause analysis and process improvement skills.
Demonstrated effectiveness as a team player.
Excellent relational skills.
Skill and ability to instruct and direct employees to effectively refer to advance care planning.
Skill in adapting care and discussions to the emotional needs and behavior of patients and families.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced clinical environment.
Creativity; ability to create new programs and implement new concepts.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification in either a clinical or education specialty within two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Identifies and engages key stakeholders in the goals of the advance care planning (ACP) initiative.
Assists with the development of an organizational system that supports ACP goals.
Maintains ACP referral system.
Facilitates process improvement ensuring education, workflow, documentation, and measurement are in place.
Collaborates on design of educational training and education for staff and community.
Assists in project management of ACP implementation and growth.
Assists in education of ACP to meet the identified needs of staff, patients, family and the community.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and practices in Advance Care Planning.
Attend appropriate trainings to ensure and maintain current knowledge base.
Provide expertise in implementing and maintaining system-wide, comprehensive ACP programs.
Use knowledge, experience and research to identify problem situations or issues in systems of care and analyze, interpret, advise and consult with staff and other health care professionals to ensure high quality care.
Participate in review and development of NGHS policy and procedures in relation to ACP.
Improve patient, family and population outcomes based on research, evidence-based practice, innovative healthcare delivery systems and professional collaboration with others.
Performs chart reviews as necessary for utilization review of goal concordant care associated with ACP.