Registered Nurse - Inpatient Hospice Discharge Coordinator

Amery Hospital & Clinic•Saint Louis Park, MN

12d•$43 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

In the hospital setting, the Hospice Coordinator performs ongoing physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessment of the Hospice patient and family. The coordinator provides continued teaching and support to the patient, family, and care staff. The coordinator is responsible to ensure that the plan of care is being carried out and revised when appropriate. The coordinator’s goal is to assist in meeting the patients comfort care needs and promote a peaceful and comfortable death.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing
Current MN RN license
Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
High degree of sensitivity and skill in assessment, communication, flexibility, health counseling and documentation.
Clear understanding of and support hospice philosophy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to speak to groups.
Committed to the philosophy of customer service.
Must possess knowledge of reimbursement regulations.
Ability to problem solve and interface with primary customers.
Ability to relate to allied health professionals and to work with and through others.
Demonstrate knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate services and assure safety of patients.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience preferred.
At least five years of hospice and intensive care nursing experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Performs ongoing physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessment of the Hospice patient and family.
Provides continued teaching and support to the patient, family, and care staff.
Ensures that the plan of care is being carried out and revised when appropriate.
Assists in meeting the patients comfort care needs and promotes a peaceful and comfortable death.