Hospice Bereavement Coordinator (Hob-PRN)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Franciscan Health, we care for more than just the body. In a faith-centered environment, we provide compassionate care for emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Bereaved family members often need support in their grief. Our Bereavement Coordinator steps in to assess needs, counsel, and facilitate support for the family. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Master's Degree- Social Services or Divinity- Required
2 years- Social Services Experience- Required OR
2 Years- Chaplaincy Experience- Required OR
2 Years- Counseling Experience- Required

Nice To Haves

Up to 75% travel

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other departments within the hospital, to align interdepartmental functioning, goals, and expectations as outlined in the SLA.
Conduct comprehensive bereavement assessments, to identify bereavement strengths and needs of patient and family.
Conduct follow-up with grieving families to ensure their support needs are met and to gain insight into their satisfaction of care.
Conduct preparatory meetings with the patient and family, and maintain availability during the bereavement period as needed.
Periodically plan and organize memorial services for Hospice families.
Provide support and counseling consistent with patient and family beliefs.
Review and develop protocols for treatment and propose current options for interventions.